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Human Generated Data

Title

Northampton St. Station, Extension of Platform

Date

November 25, 1908

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, 5.2002.478

Human Generated Data

Title

Northampton St. Station, Extension of Platform

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

November 25, 1908

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, 5.2002.478

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Railway 99.1
Rail 99.1
Train Track 99.1
Transportation 99.1
Handrail 97.6
Banister 97.6
Vehicle 86.2
Train Station 76.8
Terminal 76.8
Freeway 62.5
Road 62.5
Highway 56.1

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

no person 99.6
monochrome 99
train 99
railway 98.7
street 97.3
transportation system 96.2
locomotive 96
city 95.1
people 95
architecture 94
road 91.8
light 91.5
subway system 90.4
bridge 90.4
train station 90.1
travel 89.4
urban 87.5
building 87
museum 84
one 83.7

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

architecture 38.1
beam 37
urban 35
city 34.1
building 34
support 30.3
step 29.1
travel 28.2
road 28
transportation 27.8
transport 25.6
bridge 24.1
device 24
structure 22.7
station 21.9
traffic 21.9
construction 20.5
sky 20
track 19.8
night 19.5
street 19.3
highway 19.3
modern 17.5
light 17.4
train 16.9
steel 16
railway 15.7
speed 15.6
cityscape 15.1
car 14.9
old 13.9
town 13.9
vehicle 13.7
line 13.7
way 13.6
dark 13.4
tunnel 13.1
railroad 12.8
industrial 12.7
river 12.5
buildings 12.3
perspective 12.2
motion 12
industry 12
tower 11.6
wall 11.3
scene 11.3
fast 11.2
landscape 11.2
motorway 10.8
railway station 10.8
landmark 10.8
rail 10.8
barrier 10.6
window 10.4
journey 10.4
business 10.3
empty 10.3
skyscraper 10.2
tourism 9.9
freeway 9.8
cars 9.8
new 9.7
outdoors 9.7
district 9.7
metal 9.7
tube 9.7
downtown 9.6
high 9.5
movement 9.4
evening 9.3
lights 9.3
passage 8.9
headlight 8.9
interior 8.8
lane 8.8
driving 8.7
dusk 8.6
terminal 8.4
pier 8.2
technology 8.2
reflection 8.1
center 8
platform 8
underground 7.9
glass 7.8
cloud 7.8
move 7.7
drive 7.6
path 7.6
facility 7.4
exterior 7.4
long 7.3
obstruction 7.2
futuristic 7.2
lines 7.2

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

track 99.6
black and white 95.6
outdoor 89.4
monochrome 78.3
building 55.3
train 54.7
railroad 31.7
traveling 28.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Train

Clarifai

Building
Window
Stairs

AWS Rekognition

Train 76.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

cars vehicles 82.9%
streetview architecture 5%
paintings art 4.1%
text visuals 2.5%
nature landscape 2.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a train on a steel track 74.7%
a train on a track 74.6%
a train on a train track 74.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a train car is shown in this black and white photo

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

a black and white photo of a train track at night

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white negative image of a railway platform extension at Northhampton train station dated "Nov 25, 08." The image shows railway tracks in the foreground leading into the distance. Metal railings and components for the platform extension appear to be part of the visible infrastructure. There are adjacent buildings in the background, including one with arched windows and a prominent roofline. Details are somewhat muted due to the negative format, with darker areas appearing light and vice versa. The image has a vintage look, likely capturing an early 20th-century scene.

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

The image appears to be a negative photograph, showing an elevated railway track with a station platform. The tracks run through the center of the image, with supporting structures visible underneath them. On the right side of the image, there are buildings that likely belong to a cityscape, based on their multi-story appearance. Some text is visible at the bottom of the image, reading "Northwestern F. Station, Extension of Platform" with a date noted as "Nov. 25, 08" which suggests November 25, 1908. There is also a partial label or marker "L 35" visible on the right side, potentially indicating a location or reference point. The buildings and overall image have an inverted appearance typical of a photographic negative, with light areas appearing dark and vice versa.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a view of a railroad platform or station at night. The platform is illuminated, and the tracks can be seen extending into the distance. The image has a moody, atmospheric quality with the dark background and the reflections on the tracks. There appears to be some construction or maintenance work happening on the platform, with visible scaffolding and equipment. Overall, the image conveys a sense of movement and activity in a dimly lit, industrial setting.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The black and white image shows an elevated train platform at night in Washington, D.C. The platform extends across the frame, with train tracks visible. The platform and tracks are illuminated by lights, creating a stark contrast against the dark night sky. In the background, large brick buildings can be seen, likely part of the surrounding city architecture. The overall scene has an eerie, empty feeling, with no people visible on the platform or tracks at this nighttime hour.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This appears to be a black and white historical photograph showing what looks like a pipe organ keyboard or console. The image shows multiple rows of keys and stops arranged in a tiered fashion, with the architectural detail of what appears to be a church or concert hall visible in the background. The lighting creates dramatic shadows and highlights on the keyboard structure. The quality and style of the photograph suggests it may be from the early to mid-20th century. At the bottom of the image, there appears to be some text or inscription, though it's not clearly legible in this view.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a train track extension platform, with the title "Northampton St. Station Extension of Platform" handwritten in the bottom-left corner. The photograph is dated "Nov. 25.06" in the bottom-right corner.

  • Train Tracks:
    • The train tracks are made of metal and have a series of parallel lines running along them.
    • The tracks are elevated above the ground, with a platform extending out from the station building.
  • Platform:
    • The platform is made of wood and has a series of steps leading up to it.
    • There are several signs and advertisements posted on the platform, including one that reads "Northampton St. Station".
  • Station Building:
    • The station building is a large, ornate structure with a clock tower and several windows.
    • The building appears to be made of stone or brick, with a flat roof and a series of arches along the front.
  • Background:
    • The background of the photograph is dark, suggesting that it was taken at night or in a low-light environment.
    • There are several buildings visible in the distance, including what appears to be a church or other place of worship.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showing how train stations were designed and built over a century ago. The photograph is well-preserved, with clear details visible in the image.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a train track, with a building in the background. The track is positioned at an angle, running from the bottom left to the top right of the image. It features a series of metal rails and ties, with a set of stairs or a platform on the right side.

In the background, a large building with arched windows is visible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken at night, as the sky appears dark. The photograph appears to be old, with a faded quality to it. There is handwritten text at the bottom of the image, but it is difficult to read due to the poor quality of the photograph.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a railway bridge at night. The bridge is constructed with steel beams and has a long platform extending into the darkness. There is a person standing on the platform, likely a worker or a maintenance person. The bridge is positioned over a street or road, with buildings visible in the background, suggesting an urban setting. The photograph is labeled with "Northampton Station Extension of Platform" and a date, "Nov. 28, 1908," indicating its historical context.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The black-and-white photo features a bridge with a train track on it. There is a person standing on the bridge, and a trash bin is placed beside him. The bridge is constructed with steel and has several tracks on it. The bridge is surrounded by buildings, and the sky is dark. There is a watermark at the bottom left of the photo that reads "Hammersmith Station Extension of Platform."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

The image is an inverted black and white photograph of the Northampton Street Station platform extension from November 25, 1908. The perspective is along the tracks, which extend into the darkness. The tracks are elevated above the street level, supported by a framework of metal beams and structures. On the right side, a building with multiple windows and a sign that reads "HOTEL OX" is visible. A container with "L-35" on it is on the right side of the platform. In the foreground, the platform's structure is more detailed, showing the pattern of the tracks and the wooden planks between them. The overall impression is one of an industrial scene, captured in an old photographic style.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

Here is a description of the image:

This is a historic black and white image of a train track platform extension. The perspective draws the eye down the tracks, with a building visible in the background. The image is in negative, which means the colors are inverted. We can see the details of the tracks, platform supports and a building with arched windows to the right. The image's title reads "Northampton St. Station, Extension of Platform" with the date "Nov. 25, 08" written below it. The image is numbered "915 B" in the lower right corner.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a construction scene at a railway station, specifically the "Northampton Station Extension of Platforms," as noted in the text at the bottom of the image. The photograph is dated November 23, 1908.

In the foreground, there are multiple sets of railway tracks extending into the distance. The tracks are elevated, and there is scaffolding or construction framework visible, indicating that the platforms are being extended or modified. The structure of the scaffolding suggests that significant work is being done to expand or reinforce the platforms.

To the right side of the image, there is a cylindrical object, possibly a storage tank or a piece of construction equipment. In the background, there is a building with arched windows and brickwork, which appears to be part of the station infrastructure.

The image is in black and white, giving it a historical feel, and the lighting suggests it might be nighttime or the area is poorly lit. The overall scene captures a moment in the development and expansion of railway infrastructure in the early 20th century.

Qwen

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

This is a black-and-white photograph of a railway platform under construction or extension. The image appears to be taken at night, as the background is dark with faint illumination suggesting a street or building in the distance. The foreground shows wooden and metal tracks, with several sections of wooden planks and metal beams laid out, likely for the new platform. There are also some electrical wires and conduits visible, which might be part of the track's electrical system. In the background, a building with arched windows is partially visible, and there is a sign on the building that reads "HOTEL." The photograph has a historical feel, as indicated by the date in the bottom right corner, "Nov. 25, 08," and the text at the bottom left that reads "Northampton St. Station, Extension of Platform." This suggests that the photo is documenting a specific project to expand the platform at Northampton Street Station.

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

This black-and-white vintage photograph depicts a construction or maintenance scene on a train station platform at night. The image is slightly dark and grainy, suggesting it was taken in the early 20th century. The platform appears to be under construction or undergoing some form of extension, as indicated by the wooden scaffolding and the visible framework. The tracks are prominently featured, running parallel to each other, and there are various cables and electrical components visible along the side of the tracks. In the background, there is a building with large arched windows, partially illuminated, and a sign on the building that reads "HOTEL." The photograph is labeled at the bottom with the text "Northampton St. Station, Extension of platform" and the date "Nov. 25, 08," indicating the location and the date the photo was taken. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of industrial activity and infrastructure development.

Text analysis

Amazon

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St. Station
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Northamption

Google

S.Station Extension ov.25.08 HI DO WITTE
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