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Human Generated Data

Title

Washington St. from near State St.

Date

March 9, 1916

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

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, 5.2002.346

Human Generated Data

Title

Washington St. from near State St.

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

March 9, 1916

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, 5.2002.346

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Human 99.7
Tarmac 96.7
Asphalt 96.7
Path 96.2
Road 94.5
Pedestrian 85
Nature 83.8
Outdoors 78
Street 77.7
Building 77.7
City 77.7
Urban 77.7
Town 77.7
Sidewalk 77.2
Pavement 77.2
Walkway 77
Wall 69.2
Home Decor 62.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

street 99.9
people 99.6
monochrome 99.4
black and white 97.1
city 96.1
road 94.3
urban 94.2
pavement 93.8
adult 93.1
snow 92
man 91.6
town 91.5
many 91.1
no person 90.6
architecture 89.8
group together 88.6
winter 88.5
group 87.3
old 86.9
building 85.9

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

stone 54.7
architecture 50.1
gravestone 44.2
memorial 42.8
building 39.2
old 32.8
structure 31.4
ancient 31.2
castle 30.1
travel 28.9
history 28.7
tourism 26.4
city 24.1
sidewalk 23.9
sky 23.6
fortress 23.6
wall 22.6
column 22.2
historic 22
town 20.4
street 19.4
landmark 19
arch 17.8
construction 17.1
historical 17
palace 16.8
medieval 16.3
tower 16.1
monument 15.9
landscape 15.6
house 15.1
culture 14.6
tourist 14.5
fortification 14.3
window 13.8
road 13.6
religion 13.5
outdoors 13.5
famous 13
brick 12.9
cemetery 12.8
vacation 12.3
rock 12.2
church 12
day 11
ruin 10.7
village 10.6
buildings 10.4
tree 10
mountain 9.8
statue 8.9
facade 8.9
ruins 8.8
urban 8.8
scene 8.7
cityscape 8.5
hill 8.4
temple 8.4
summer 8.4
slope 8.2
sculpture 8.1
art 8
cobblestone 7.9
narrow 7.9
monastery 7.8
antique 7.8
color 7.8
architectural 7.7
middle 7.7
panorama 7.6
religious 7.5
destination 7.5
vintage 7.5
exterior 7.4
residence 7.2
snow 7.1
obelisk 7.1
sea 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 97.7
outdoor 96.6
street 95.5
black and white 95.5
building 92.2
house 82.8
white 73.7
city 66.7
monochrome 64.1
old 58.9
sky 56.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Building
Clothing
Window
Street light
Wheel
Land vehicle
Person

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

streetview architecture 76.5%
nature landscape 7.6%
paintings art 6.5%
interior objects 6%
beaches seaside 1.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

an old photo of a street 80.3%
an old photo of a building 80.2%
an old photo of a city street 75.6%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a city in the 1950s.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of a group of people in white coats and white coats

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white negative image of an urban street, likely from the early 20th century based on the clothing, architecture, and vehicles. The image features buildings lining both sides of the street, with signs and advertisements visible on the façades. A group of people wearing long coats and hats is walking along the left side of the road, while others can be seen on the right. Horse-drawn carriages are visible on the street, reinforcing the historical period. The road appears unpaved, and the area seems to be a busy urban space. Writing at the top likely indicates the date (8-9-16, potentially August 9, 1916) and the location.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

This image is a photographic negative, showing a busy street scene likely from the early 20th century. The visual details appear inverted, with light areas appearing dark and vice versa.

The scene is set on a bustling urban street, lined with multistory buildings on both sides. These buildings contain numerous shop signs and advertisements, suggesting a commercial area. Among these signs, you can discern text and outlines of awnings, typical of businesses from that era. There is a horse-drawn carriage on the right, indicative of transportation methods before the widespread use of automobiles.

Several pedestrians, predominantly men wearing long overcoats and hats, are walking along the sidewalk on the left. Streetlamps are visible, and in the distance, there are more buildings and possibly a bridge or elevated structure crossing the street. The sky, in this negative, appears dark, while the street and buildings are lighter, contributing to the unique visual composition seen in a negative image. The date "3-9-16" is handwritten on the top left corner, possibly referring to March 9, 1916, which aligns with the clothing style and transportation seen in the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a black and white photograph of a city street at night. The street is lined with buildings and storefronts, and there are a few people visible walking along the sidewalk. The scene appears to be from an earlier time period, as evidenced by the vintage style of the buildings and the lack of modern vehicles or technology. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of a bustling urban environment, with the dimly lit street and the shadows of the buildings creating a sense of mystery and atmosphere.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph of a city street at night, likely from the early 1900s. The image shows a street scene with several ghostly-looking figures in white appearing to stand on the sidewalk. The buildings along the street have a classic early 20th century urban architecture, with some visible signage and storefronts. There's a horse-drawn carriage or wagon visible in the distance. The photo appears to be a negative or has been processed in a way that makes the figures appear as bright white silhouettes against the darker background. The date notation "2-9-16" is visible at the top of the image, suggesting this was taken in 1916. The overall effect is somewhat eerie, with the stark contrast between the bright figures and the dark street scene.

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 street scene, with a group of people standing on the left side of the street and several buildings lining the right side. The street is empty, except for a few horse-drawn carriages and a streetlight.

  • Street Scene:
    • The street is paved and has a dirt road running down the center.
    • There are no cars or modern vehicles visible in the image.
    • The street is lined with buildings on both sides, which appear to be shops or offices.
    • The buildings are tall and have multiple stories, with ornate facades and decorative details.
    • The street is well-lit, with several streetlights visible along the way.
  • Group of People:
    • A group of people are standing on the left side of the street, near the buildings.
    • They are dressed in formal attire, with men wearing suits and hats and women wearing dresses and hats.
    • The group appears to be waiting for something or someone, as they are all facing in the same direction.
  • Horse-Drawn Carriages:
    • There are several horse-drawn carriages visible in the image, parked along the side of the street.
    • The carriages are old-fashioned and have a classic design.
    • They appear to be waiting for passengers or are being used for transportation.
  • Streetlight:
    • A streetlight is visible in the center of the image, standing tall and casting a warm glow over the scene.
    • The streetlight is old-fashioned and has a distinctive shape.
    • It appears to be a gas lamp, which was a common type of streetlight during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showing a street scene from a bygone era. The use of horse-drawn carriages and old-fashioned streetlights adds to the nostalgic feel of the image, while the group of people waiting on the street suggests that something important is about to happen.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street, with a group of people walking on the sidewalk and a few horse-drawn carriages and automobiles on the road. The buildings on either side of the street are tall and have multiple stories, with signs and advertisements visible on their facades.

In the foreground, a group of people are walking on the sidewalk, some of whom are wearing hats and coats. A few horse-drawn carriages and automobiles are visible on the road, which appears to be paved with cobblestones or brick. The buildings on either side of the street are tall and have multiple stories, with signs and advertisements visible on their facades.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling urban environment, with people going about their daily business and vehicles moving through the streets. The presence of horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles indicates that the image was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

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

This image depicts a nighttime street scene in a city, possibly from the early 20th century. The photo is in black and white, and it shows a wide street with buildings on either side. The street is empty, and there are a few people walking on the sidewalk. The buildings have a mix of architectural styles, with some having a more traditional look and others having a more modern appearance.

The street is illuminated by streetlights, and there are some signs and advertisements on the buildings. The image has a slightly blurry quality, which may be due to the age of the photo or the quality of the camera used to take it. Overall, the image gives a sense of the urban environment of the time, with its mix of old and new, and its bustling activity even at night.

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

A black-and-white photo of a street with buildings on both sides, taken at night. The street has a few people walking on it, and a few are standing on the sidewalk. A few streetlights are placed on the street. A few buildings are on the right side of the street, and a few advertisement boards are mounted on the buildings. The street has a few vehicles on it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a city street scene. The date "3-9-16" is visible at the top left of the frame, suggesting the time period of the photograph. There is also text at the top right that reads "Wash St. N from near State St."

The street is lined with buildings of various sizes, and several appear to be commercial properties with visible signs and awnings. On the right side of the street, one sign reads "PURITAN LOAN CO.". There are people walking along the sidewalks, and some appear to be standing near the storefronts. Many are wearing hats and long coats, typical attire for the early 20th century. There are also vehicles on the street, including what appears to be a horse-drawn carriage and early model cars. One building in the distance has the words "WALKER STETSON COMPANY" on it. The photo has an overall antiquated feel due to its contrast and subject matter.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be an inverted photograph (a negative), portraying a street scene from the early 20th century. The buildings and figures are rendered in a white or light color against a dark background. The scene is well-lit, suggesting a bright day.

Specific Details:

  • Street: The photograph captures a street with a slightly uneven surface, possibly cobblestone or asphalt. There appear to be trolley tracks running down the center of the road.
  • Buildings: Tall buildings line both sides of the street. They appear to be commercial establishments, with storefronts and signs visible. The architecture seems to be typical of early 20th-century urban design, perhaps with a mix of styles.
  • People: Several people, dressed in coats and hats, are walking along the sidewalks and the street. It seems like a mix of pedestrian activity with some individuals standing.
  • Vehicles: A horse-drawn carriage or a car, possibly an early automobile, is present on the road.
  • Signs and Advertising: Signs and advertising billboards are visible on the buildings, indicating the commercial nature of the area.
  • Date: The upper-left corner includes the date "3-9-16".
  • Annotation: The image has the text "Wash St. N. from near State St." written on the top, which hints at the location of the scene.

Atmosphere:

The image evokes a sense of the past. The fashion of the people, the buildings, and the mode of transportation all contribute to the feeling of stepping back in time. It captures a slice of everyday life in a bustling urban environment.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, likely from the early 20th century. The photo is dated "8-9-16," which suggests it was taken on August 9, 1916. The location is described as "Market St. N from near O'Farrell St."

Key details in the image include:

  1. Street and Buildings: The street is lined with multi-story buildings on both sides. The buildings appear to be commercial, with signs and awnings indicating various businesses.

  2. People: There are several people visible in the image, including a group of three men walking on the sidewalk to the left. They are dressed in clothing typical of the early 20th century, with hats and suits.

  3. Vehicles: There are a few vehicles on the street, including what appears to be a horse-drawn carriage and some early automobiles. The presence of both horse-drawn and motorized vehicles indicates a transitional period in transportation.

  4. Street Conditions: The street appears to be unpaved or poorly paved, with visible ruts and uneven surfaces. There is also a visible streetcar track running down the center of the street.

  5. Signage: Several signs are visible on the buildings, including one for "Mason & Roe Co." and another for "Cigars." These signs provide a glimpse into the commercial activity of the time.

  6. Lighting: The image appears to be taken during the day, with natural light illuminating the scene. The shadows suggest it might be midday or early afternoon.

Overall, the image captures a bustling urban street scene from over a century ago, providing a snapshot of daily life and commerce in a major city during that era.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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