Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04
OpenAI GPT
Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07
This is a historic image of a street scene featuring commercial buildings, presented as a negative photograph. The image appears to date back to October 7, 1912, as noted at the bottom. The signage on the multi-story buildings advertises various goods and services:
Leftmost building: Includes text such as "BUTTER CHEESE EGGS," "EVAPORATED APPLES," and "ORLEANS PEAS." The name "Hibbard Co." can be seen towards the top.
Central building: Advertisements read "CREAM TARTAR," "MUSTARDS," "SPICES," "EXTRACTS," and "STICKNEY & POOR," likely indicating products sold by Stickney & Poor, a historical spice company.
Far-right building: The name "186 EASTERN ST." is visible and references the location. "SALE" can also be seen partially on a sign.
There is a horse-drawn wagon in the foreground loaded with barrels and boxes, parked on a cobblestone street. The visual aesthetic reflects the early 20th century's urban commercial environment.
Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07
The image is a photographic negative of a street scene featuring several multi-story commercial buildings. The buildings have large windows and various advertisements on their facades. Some of the visible signage on the building includes "CREAM TARTAR," "MUSTARDS," "SPICES," and "EXTRACTS," which are products likely sold or related to the businesses in these buildings. "STICKNEY & POOR" is prominently displayed on one building, suggesting it could be the name of a business located there.
In front of the buildings, there's a horse-drawn wagon filled with boxes or goods, indicating it might be a delivery vehicle or a part of the commercial activity in the area. The street appears to be made of cobblestones.
In the lower part of the image, handwritten text labels the location as "182 - 186 State St" and indicates it was associated with an organization named "Fifty Associates." The date "Oct 7, 1912" is also written on the image, providing a historical context for when the photo was taken.
Anthropic Claude
Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12
The image shows a multi-story commercial building in a city street. The building has large windows and signage advertising various products and services, including "Cream Tartar", "Mustards", "Spices", "Extracts", and "Office Furniture". There is also a sign for "Stickney & Poor". In the foreground, a horse-drawn wagon or carriage is visible, suggesting this is an older, historical scene. The overall image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic.
Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-12
The black and white image shows an old multi-story brick building with many windows. Signs on the building indicate it is a "Cream Tartar Mustards Spices Extracts" business, with "Office Furniture" and "Stickney & Poor" also mentioned. A horse-drawn carriage is parked in front of the building on the cobblestone street. The image has a handwritten note at the bottom dating it to 1901.
Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12
This is a black and white historical photograph showing a commercial building facade, likely from the late 1800s or early 1900s. The building appears to be a multi-story commercial structure with numerous windows and painted advertising signs on its exterior. The signs advertise various products including "CREAM TARTAR," "MUSTARDS," "SPICES," and "EXTRACTS." There's also a sign for "STICKNEY & POOR" which appears to be a business name, and "OFFICE FURNITURE" is visible as well. In the foreground, there's a horse-drawn wagon or cart on what looks like a cobblestone street. The image captures the typical architectural and commercial character of an American city during that era, with its tall brick buildings and street-level storefronts.
Meta Llama
Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24
This image is a black and white photograph of a building with a horse-drawn carriage in front of it. The building has five floors, each with multiple windows. The ground floor has a storefront with a sign that reads "186 Eastern St." and another sign above it that says "Stickney & Poor." Above the storefront, there are signs on each floor that read "Office Furniture," "Spices," "Mustards," "Cream Tartar," and "Hubbard Co."
The horse-drawn carriage is parked in front of the building, facing to the left. It appears to be loaded with goods or supplies. The background of the image is dark, suggesting that it was taken at night or in a dimly lit area. Overall, the image suggests that the building was used for commercial purposes, possibly as a warehouse or office space, and that the horse-drawn carriage was used for transportation or delivery.
Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24
The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large building with multiple stories, featuring a horse-drawn carriage in front and a street with a brick surface.
Building Details
- The building has at least six stories, with windows on each floor.
- The top floor has a sign that reads "CREAM TARTAR" in large letters.
- Other signs on the building include "MUSTARDS", "SPICES", "EXTRACTS", "STICKNEY & POOR", "OFFICE FURNITURE", and "SALE".
- The building appears to be made of brick or stone, with a flat roof.
Street and Surroundings
- In front of the building, there is a horse-drawn carriage with two wheels visible.
- The street is paved with bricks and has a slight incline.
- The background of the image is dark, suggesting that it was taken at night or in low-light conditions.
Overall Impression
- The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly from the early 20th century.
- The building's architecture and signage suggest that it may have been a commercial or industrial facility.
- The presence of a horse-drawn carriage and a brick-paved street adds to the nostalgic feel of the image.
Amazon Nova
Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24
The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building. The building is a multi-story structure with many windows. The building has several signs on it, indicating various businesses or products sold within. The signs read "Cream Tartar," "Mustard," "Spices," "Extracts," "Office Furniture," and "Stickney & Poor." There is also a sign that says "186 Eastern." In front of the building, there is a wagon with a load of what appears to be goods or supplies.
Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24
This is a black-and-white photograph of an old building with many windows and signs on the wall. The building has a name board with the text "STICKNEY & POOR" on it. The building also has a sign with the text "CREAM TARTAR" and "MUSTARDS" on it. The building has many windows, and some of them have glass doors. The building has a sign with the text "SPICES" and "EXTRACTS" on it.
Google Gemini
Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29
This is an old, black and white photograph of buildings on a city street, likely in the early 20th century, as indicated by the date on the bottom right.
Here's a breakdown of the image:
Buildings: Several multi-story buildings line the street. The buildings are made of brick, with evenly spaced windows. Signage on the buildings indicates various businesses. One building is labeled "CREAM TARTAR", "MUSTARDS", "SPICES.", and "EXTRACTS" indicating the sale of these products. Another building displays the business "STICKNEY & POOR". Further down the street is another building with "SAL" and "EASTERN S."
Street Scene: The photograph includes a cobblestone street, suggesting an old city environment. A horse-drawn wagon is positioned on the left side of the photograph, loaded with goods, likely indicating product deliveries.
Labels and Date: The photograph has some labels. There is a label indicating "182 - 184 State St." and "Fifty Associates." written in the bottom center, indicating an address. On the bottom right is written "OCT.7,1912." and on the bottom left is "2017.".
Overall Impression: The image captures a moment in time, showcasing a street scene with commercial activity, typical of the era. The photograph is a bit faded and the negative shows some irregularities in light, indicating its age.
Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29
Here is a description of the image:
General Description:
The image appears to be a vintage black and white photograph of a commercial building or buildings on a street. The buildings have multiple stories and are brick, featuring many windows. Signage indicates that the buildings housed various businesses. The photograph is dated October 7, 1912.
Details:
Buildings: There are at least two buildings visible side by side. The buildings have multi-paned windows. Signage between the floors indicates a variety of businesses.
Signage: The building on the left has signs that read:
- "POWELL HIBBARD CO."
- "BUTTER, CHEESE, EGGS"
- "BEANS, PEAS"
- "EVAPORATED APPLES"
- "OFFICE FURNITURE"
The building in the center is larger and has signs that read:
- "CREAM TARTAR"
- "MUSTARDS"
- "SPICES"
- "EXTRACTS"
- "STICKNEY & POOR"
The building on the right has a sign that says "SAL" and "EASTERN". The number "186" is also visible on the front of the building.
Street Level: The street level of the buildings seems to have store fronts with display windows.
Horse-Drawn Cart: In the lower left corner of the image is a horse-drawn cart loaded with boxes or supplies.
Annotations: There are handwritten annotations near the bottom of the image that say "#182-#184 STATE ST. FIFTY ASSOCIATES" and "Oct 7, 1912". A number in the corner reads "2017".
Overall Impression:
The image captures a moment in time, showcasing the commercial activity and architectural style of the buildings on this street. It likely offers a view of a commercial district and businesses in operation in the early 20th century.
Mistral Pixtral
Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25
The image depicts a historical street scene featuring several multi-story brick buildings. The photograph appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century, as indicated by the style of the buildings and the presence of a horse-drawn carriage.
Buildings and Signage:
- The buildings are constructed of brick and have multiple floors with large windows.
- The building on the left has a sign for "T.B. Hubbard Co." with additional signs indicating the sale of "Butter, Cheese, Eggs," "Cans, Peas," and "Evaporated Apples."
- The central building has signs advertising "Cream Tartar," "Mustards," "Spices," and "Extracts." The name "Stickney & Poor" is also visible.
- The building on the right has a large sign that reads "SAL" and "Eastern S."
Street Scene:
- In the foreground, there is a horse-drawn carriage parked on a cobblestone street.
- The street is labeled "182-184 State St."
Additional Details:
- The image is labeled "Nitty Associates" and has a number "2017" in the bottom left corner.
- The overall scene captures a commercial district with various businesses, indicative of the era's urban commercial activity.
This image provides a glimpse into the architectural and commercial landscape of a bygone era, showcasing the types of businesses and transportation methods prevalent at the time.