Human Generated Data

Title

Dudley St. Station E. Loop Motormen's Lobby

Date

December 16, 1909

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston Transit Collection, 5.2002.408

Human Generated Data

Title

Dudley St. Station E. Loop Motormen's Lobby

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

December 16, 1909

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston Transit Collection, 5.2002.408

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Railway 99.6
Rail 99.6
Train Track 99.6
Transportation 99.6
Human 77.4
Theme Park 56.2
Amusement Park 56.2
Building 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

transportation system 99.9
no person 99.7
train 99.7
railway 99.5
vehicle 99.1
monochrome 98.5
horizontal plane 95.9
people 95.7
outdoors 95.5
industry 95.3
street 94.4
road 94.2
locomotive 93.2
track 92.5
traffic 91.1
group together 89.7
travel 89.2
car 88.1
tram 86.5
city 86.1

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

sketch 80.8
drawing 59.1
representation 47
city 26.6
architecture 24
urban 23.6
travel 21.1
building 20.9
sky 19.2
structure 18
landscape 16.4
construction 16.3
outdoor 14.5
winter 14.5
road 14.5
transportation 14.3
river 14.2
snow 14
water 14
town 13.9
station 13.8
tower 13.4
cold 12.9
transport 12.8
exterior 12
industry 12
house 11.9
modern 11.2
street 11
step 11
industrial 10.9
bridge 10.6
track 10.6
scene 10.4
old 9.8
train 9.6
cityscape 9.5
season 9.4
power 9.2
tourism 9.1
metal 8.9
line 8.8
day 8.6
equipment 8.6
outside 8.6
tree 8.5
horizontal 8.4
ice 8.3
support 8.3
environment 8.2
outdoors 8.2
technology 8.2
device 8.1
landmark 8.1
reflection 8.1
new 8.1
lines 8.1
light 8
trees 8
home 8
steel 8
black 7.8
gas 7.7
weather 7.6
traffic 7.6
buildings 7.6
electricity 7.6
park 7.4
turbine 7.3
rural 7.1
scenic 7

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

outdoor 98
black and white 89.4
white 79.4
rail 78.9
black 75.9
station 70.9
building 65.8
drawing 59.5
railroad 33.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 13-21
Gender Male, 97.2%
Calm 70.2%
Fear 9.1%
Surprised 7.7%
Angry 7.6%
Happy 4.4%
Sad 3.3%
Confused 3.1%
Disgusted 1.9%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Building
Window
Stairs

AWS Rekognition

Person 77.4%

Clarifai

Building 90.1%

Clarifai

Building 87.2%

Clarifai

Building 83.7%

Clarifai

Building 41.8%

Clarifai

Window 48.8%

Clarifai

Window 40%

Clarifai

Window 39.3%

Clarifai

Window 38.2%

Clarifai

Window 37.8%

Clarifai

Window 35.6%

Clarifai

Window 33.6%

Clarifai

Stairs 34.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

text visuals 59%
paintings art 26.5%
cars vehicles 5%
interior objects 4%
streetview architecture 3.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a train on a steel track 44.3%
an old photo of a train yard 44.2%
an old photo of a train 44.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a black and white photo of a train going down a track

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a train track with a train on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image is a black-and-white negative photograph of a construction site, dated December 10, 1909, as noted in the bottom-right corner. The text at the bottom reads "Dudley St. Station E. Loop Motormen's Lobby," indicating this scene captures work being done on a railway station platform or lobby.

The curved train tracks dominate the composition, surrounded by wooden scaffolding and support structures. Workers can be seen in various positions, their faint outlines suggesting motion blur due to long exposure. Above the tracks stands a building with large framed windows, raised on vertical supports. In the background, another building is visible, with signs advertising "Cutter Frames" and "Roxbury 19 Warren."

The negative format causes the colors to be inverted, with light areas appearing dark and vice versa, adding an eerie quality to the construction site's historical depiction.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image appears to be a photographic negative of a construction scene. It shows a trolley or tramway loop being constructed at a station labeled "Dudley St Station E. Loop Motormen's Lobby." The date on the image is "Dec. 16. 09," indicating the photo was likely taken in 1909. In the foreground, there is a curved railway track with wooden planks, and several workers can be seen, blurred due to movement, suggesting they are in the process of constructing or inspecting the site. Scaffolding surrounds a building or structure above the tracks. In the background, there are signs on buildings, one of which reads "Cutter Roxbury 19 Warren St." The visual appearance with reversed colors and tones is typical of a photographic negative, which is an early stage in the photographic processing used in the early 20th century.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a construction site or a set for a film or theater production. It shows a complex set of wooden structures, scaffolding, and tracks, suggesting an unfinished or partially constructed environment. There are buildings and storefronts visible in the background, indicating an urban setting. A person can be seen walking on the tracks in the foreground. The overall scene has a gritty, industrial feel to it, with the stark contrast and shadows creating a dramatic atmosphere.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a black and white historical photograph from December 1903 showing the construction of what appears to be the Dudley Street Station platform lobby in Boston. The image shows curved train tracks being installed along a wooden platform or walkway. There's construction scaffolding and wooden support structures visible throughout. In the background, you can see some commercial buildings, including what appears to be a "Cutter" sign. The photograph captures the industrial nature of early transit system construction, with the raw wooden planking and exposed structural elements clearly visible. The curved nature of the tracks suggests this might be part of a turning area or approach to the station. The image provides an interesting glimpse into early 20th century public transportation infrastructure development.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a construction site for a subway station, with a focus on the tracks and platform.

  • The image shows a construction site for a subway station, with a focus on the tracks and platform.
    • The tracks are curved and run along the bottom of the image, with a platform extending from the left side of the image.
    • The platform is made of wood and has a railing along the edge.
    • There are several workers on the platform, some of whom are wearing hard hats and vests.
    • In the background, there are several buildings, including what appears to be a large brick building with a sign that reads "Cutter" in large letters.
    • The overall atmosphere of the image is one of activity and construction, with workers busily building the subway station.

The image provides a glimpse into the construction process of a subway station, highlighting the importance of careful planning and execution in building a safe and efficient transportation system.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a train station under construction, with a prominent sign reading "Dudley St. Station E. Loop Motor Men's Lobby" in the bottom-left corner. The scene is set at night, with the building illuminated by bright lights.

In the foreground, a curved set of train tracks dominates the left side of the image, accompanied by a person in a white uniform standing on the platform. A railing separates the tracks from the rest of the construction site, which features scaffolding and various tools scattered throughout.

The background of the image reveals a row of buildings, including one with a sign that reads "Cutter Frame" and another with illegible text. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling construction site, with workers actively engaged in building the train station.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-06

The image depicts a nighttime scene of a construction site, featuring a variety of structures and workers in progress. The photograph is in black and white, adding a historical or dramatic feel to the scene.

At the forefront, there is a large building under construction, with visible scaffolding and numerous workers. The building has a multi-story structure with multiple windows, suggesting it might be a commercial or residential building. The scaffolding is intricate, supporting the upper floors and providing access for workers.

To the right of the central building, there is another structure with a sign that reads "Cutter" and "Frames," indicating it might be a framing company or a similar business related to construction. There are additional workers visible on this building, engaged in various tasks.

In the background, there is a smaller building with a sign that reads "19 Warren St." This could be an address or the name of the business. There is a visible ladder leaning against this building, suggesting ongoing work or maintenance.

The ground level of the image is dominated by a long, curved rail track, which appears to be part of a larger construction project. Workers are seen walking along the track, and some are positioned on scaffolding above it. The rail track is metallic, with visible ties and cross ties, indicating it might be part of a transportation system or a temporary construction aid.

The image also includes a watermark at the bottom, which reads "Dudley St. Station, E. Loop, Platforms lobby, Dec. 16-23, 794 B." This suggests that the photograph was taken at Dudley Street Station, likely during a specific period in December, and it provides a reference to the year and location.

Overall, the image captures a dynamic and industrious scene, highlighting the various aspects of construction and the workers' dedication to completing the project.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-06

The black-and-white image depicts a construction site at night. A person is working on the construction of the Dudley Street Station in Boston, Massachusetts. The person is standing on a wooden plank, working on the construction of the station. The person is wearing a white suit and a hat. The station is surrounded by a fence, and there are several wooden planks and metal structures on the site.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-03

This is a historical photograph taken in negative form. The image appears to be a construction scene, likely of a railway or station, judging by the tracks in the foreground.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Setting: The location is identified as "Dudley St Station. E. Loop. Motormen's lobby" from the handwriting. The date of the photograph is December 16, 1909.
  • Composition: The photo captures a curved section of railway tracks dominating the foreground. To the left, there's a structure, possibly a building or platform, under construction with wooden scaffolding.
  • Details: In the middleground, we can see what appears to be a pedestrian walkway, possibly connecting different parts of the station. There are several wooden structures supporting the construction. Some indistinct figures seem to be working. In the background, we can see a building with a sign for "Cutter ROXBURY 19 WARRENT".
  • Negative Form: The inverted tones give a unique visual effect, with dark areas appearing light and vice versa.

The photograph provides an interesting glimpse into the construction process of a railway station over a century ago.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-03

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows what appears to be a construction or renovation project at the Dudley Street Station, specifically the "E. Loop. Molormen's lobby" section. The photograph, taken on Dec. 16. 09, shows a curved railway track in the foreground.

Visible above the tracks is a building section with scaffolding around it, suggesting ongoing work. Behind this section are other buildings, including one with an advertisement for "Cutter ROXBURY 19 WARREN St" and another with "Frames" visible. People are also visible in the scene, some appearing to be workers. The overall image has a documentary feel, capturing a moment in the urban development or maintenance of the station area.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a detailed model train setup, likely part of a model railroad display. The scene is intricately constructed, depicting a miniature urban environment with buildings, tracks, and other structures.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Buildings: There are several multi-story buildings in the background, some with visible windows and architectural details. The buildings have signage, including one that reads "Cutter Boxed" and another that says "Frame."

  2. Train Tracks: The model features curved train tracks prominently in the foreground, leading into the scene. The tracks are well-defined and appear to be part of an elevated railway system, indicated by the supporting structures.

  3. Platforms and Stations: There is a platform or station area on the left side of the image. This area includes railings, stairs, and other architectural elements typical of a train station.

  4. People: There are small figures of people scattered throughout the scene, adding a sense of scale and realism to the model.

  5. Lighting and Scaffolding: The setup includes various lighting fixtures and scaffolding, suggesting that this might be part of a larger, more complex display.

  6. Date and Location: The image is labeled with "Dudley St Station E Loop Filene's Lobby" and dated "Dec. 16, '39," indicating that this model might be a representation of a specific location and time.

Overall, the photograph captures the meticulous craftsmanship involved in creating a realistic miniature world, complete with urban infrastructure and human activity.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image depicts a nighttime scene of a construction site, likely for the Boston Elevated Railway (BERy). It shows the construction of a subway station, specifically the "Dudley St Station" at the "E Loop" with the "Motorman's lobby" in the caption. The tracks are partially installed and curved, running through the middle of the image.

The surrounding area includes wooden scaffolding and temporary structures being built around the tracks, indicating ongoing construction work. There are workers visible, one of whom appears to be on the tracks, possibly laying or inspecting the rails. The background shows commercial buildings, including one with signage for "Cutter Frames," suggesting the area is in a developed urban setting.

The photo is in black and white, and the lighting is focused on the construction area, making the details of the workers and the tracks more prominent. The date "Dec 1909" is noted in the bottom right corner, providing a historical context for the image.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black-and-white photograph taken at night, showing the construction of Dudley Street Station's E-loop platform lobby. The image features a curved train track in the foreground, with various construction materials, scaffolding, and wooden frames scattered around. There are workers dressed in light-colored clothing, some of whom appear to be blurry due to motion during the long exposure of the photograph. In the background, there are buildings, one of which has a sign that reads "Cutter Roxbury 19 Warren." The building under construction has multiple windows and balconies, with some parts of the structure still in the framing phase. The overall scene is illuminated by artificial lighting, highlighting the ongoing construction work.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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