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Human Generated Data

Title

Birdseye View Sec. 3

Date

February 18, 1897

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, 5.2002.332

Human Generated Data

Title

Birdseye View Sec. 3

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

February 18, 1897

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, 5.2002.332

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Nature 96
Outdoors 90.7
Landscape 89.7
Road 76.3
Scenery 74.9
Building 71.6
Construction 63.9
River 63.3
Water 63.3
Waterfront 61.8
Path 57.2
Architecture 56.4
Aerial View 55.6
Soil 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

no person 98.8
architecture 96.8
calamity 96.1
building 94.8
art 94.5
waste 94.2
war 94
old 93
people 91.9
travel 90.5
city 90
town 89.9
monochrome 89.5
vehicle 88.8
winter 87.7
street 86.5
urban 86.4
home 86.1
military 85.8
road 85.5

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

ship 27.9
structure 26.1
landscape 25.3
snow 24.4
spider web 24.3
water 23.4
wreck 23.2
vessel 21.6
sky 20.5
river 20.5
cobweb 20.4
winter 19.6
city 17.5
bridge 17
web 16.8
travel 16.2
building 15.8
fountain 15.4
tree 15.1
architecture 14.9
sea 14.9
urban 14
craft 13.6
weather 13.6
shipwreck 13.2
cold 12.9
park 11.7
ice 11.6
vehicle 11.6
tourism 11.6
beach 11.3
wreckage 11.1
town 11.1
part 11.1
ocean 10.9
old 10.5
outdoor 9.9
road 9.9
sand 9.8
barrier 9.7
scenic 9.7
black 9.6
stone 9.3
street 9.2
lake 9.2
landmark 9
sunset 9
tower 9
season 8.6
clouds 8.5
windshield 8.4
land 8.2
outdoors 8.2
vacation 8.2
spider 8.1
scenery 8.1
coast 8.1
rock 7.8
scene 7.8
cloud 7.8
construction 7.7
cityscape 7.6
coastline 7.5
shore 7.5
exterior 7.4
design 7.3
industrial 7.3
trees 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

outdoor 97.6
black and white 95.3
sketch 85.9
drawing 83.2
white 68.3
text 59

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Tree
Building

Clarifai

Tree 96.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

nature landscape 95.8%
paintings art 3.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

an old photo of a building 72.5%
an old photo of a large building 66.7%
an old photo of a bridge 33.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a black and white photo of a city street at night

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a construction site

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a historical photograph capturing the construction of a large infrastructure project in an urban area. The caption reads "Birdseye view of Sec. 3" with a date marked as "Feb. 18, 1897." In the foreground, there are construction materials and machinery scattered across the site, along with several streetcars or cable cars on tracks. The work area is surrounded by trees, likely devoid of leaves given the winter timestamp. In the background, notable architectural buildings are visible, including what looks like a domed structure and others that resemble early 20th-century urban architecture. The photograph provides a unique glimpse into the development of a public works project, possibly a subway or streetcar system, during that era.

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

The image is a black and white photograph from February 1897, displaying a bird's-eye view of a construction site. It appears to show the early stages of an infrastructure project, possibly a railway or subway, given the presence of streetcars or similar vehicles near the tracks. The landscape is filled with construction materials, debris, and outlines of structures being built or excavated. Large leafless trees line the site, indicating it may be winter or late autumn. In the background, there are several buildings, one prominently featuring a dome, which suggests a cityscape. The photo has a distinctive backdrop of what looks like a park area bordered by a wall, adding to the depth of the scene. The labels at the bottom of the image read "723. Birdseye view of sec. 3" and "Feb. 1897," providing context for the image location and date.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

This image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a nighttime cityscape. The scene shows a large open area with debris and rubble scattered across the ground, suggesting some kind of destruction or demolition. In the background, there are several tall buildings and structures, including what looks like a domed building, possibly a cathedral or other significant architectural landmark. The trees in the foreground are bare, indicating it is likely a winter or early spring scene. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of devastation or aftermath of some event.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a historical black and white photograph from February 1897 showing a bird's eye view of what appears to be a construction or excavation site, labeled as "Section 8." The image shows a stark urban landscape with bare trees in the foreground and buildings in the background. The construction area appears to be for what might be early subway or railway work, given the linear nature of the excavation. The buildings visible in the background are typical of late 19th century urban architecture. The photograph provides an interesting glimpse into urban development and infrastructure construction methods of the late 1800s. The bare trees and the stark contrast in the black and white photography create a dramatic winter scene of this historical construction project.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a nighttime scene of a city street with a river running alongside it, featuring a mix of buildings, trees, and debris. The street is lined with cars and trucks, and there are several buildings in the background, including what appears to be a large building with a dome on top.

  • Street and River
    • The street runs along the left side of the image, curving slightly to the right.
    • A river runs parallel to the street, with a concrete wall separating them.
    • The river is dark and appears to be calm.
  • Buildings
    • There are several buildings in the background, including a large building with a dome on top.
    • The buildings appear to be made of stone or brick and have a mix of windows and doors.
    • Some of the buildings appear to be damaged or destroyed, with debris scattered around them.
  • Trees
    • There are several trees along the street, some of which appear to be bare and others that have leaves.
    • The trees are spaced at regular intervals along the street.
  • Debris
    • There is a large amount of debris scattered throughout the image, including broken glass, metal, and wood.
    • The debris appears to be from a fire or explosion, with some of it still smoldering.
  • Cars and Trucks
    • There are several cars and trucks parked along the street, some of which appear to be damaged or destroyed.
    • The vehicles are scattered throughout the image, with some of them partially buried under debris.
  • Date and Location
    • The image is dated "Feb. 18, '97" in the bottom-right corner.
    • The location of the image is not specified, but it appears to be a city street in the United States.

Overall, the image suggests that there has been a significant disaster or event in the area, possibly a fire or explosion, that has caused widespread damage and destruction.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape at night, with a river running through it. The photo appears to be taken from an elevated position, possibly a bridge or a building.

In the foreground, there are several trees and buildings along the riverbank. The trees are bare, suggesting that the photo was taken during the winter months. There are also some boats or barges moored along the river.

In the background, there are several larger buildings, including what appears to be a church or cathedral with a tall steeple. The sky is dark, indicating that the photo was taken at night.

There is some text in the bottom-left corner of the image that reads "723. BIRDSEYE VIEW OF SEC. 3" and "FEB. 18, '97." This suggests that the photo was taken on February 18, 1897, and is part of a series of photographs documenting the construction of a new section of the city.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of the late 19th century, showcasing the city's architecture, infrastructure, and natural beauty.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts an aerial view of a city scene at night, taken from a high vantage point. The scene is in black and white, showing a chaotic and heavily damaged area, likely from a bombing or an explosion. The foreground is dominated by rubble, debris, and damaged structures, including parts of what appears to be a railway or tram system. Several trams or trains are overturned or derailed, and the tracks are visibly disrupted.

In the background, there are several buildings, some of which are partially destroyed or severely damaged. The trees in the foreground are leafless, suggesting that the image was taken in winter or early spring. The sky is dark, and there is a sense of desolation and destruction. The image is dated February 18, 1997, and labeled "723. Birdseye View of 5th Avenue."

The overall impression is one of devastation and chaos, with the focus on the destruction caused by the incident. The image serves as a historical record of the damage and aftermath of the event.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city with many buildings and trees. It is taken from a high vantage point, possibly from a rooftop. The area is under construction, with many vehicles and construction equipment scattered around. There are also some trees and bushes in the area, which are likely to be part of the city's park. The image has a watermark on the bottom right corner that reads "FEB.18.97."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white, birds-eye view photograph of a city scene. It appears to have been taken during construction or demolition, as there is a lot of debris and exposed infrastructure.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Viewpoint: The photo is taken from a high vantage point, likely a building overlooking the scene.

  • Foreground: The foreground features a large, bare tree in a park, along with a stone wall in the lower-left corner of the photograph.

  • Midground: The midground is the focal point. There are several trolley cars along a track.

  • Background: The background consists of buildings, some with distinctive architectural features. A building with a dome is visible.

  • Overall Impression: The image gives an impression of a city in transition. The presence of construction or demolition and the trolley cars suggest an era of urban development. The photograph is dated Feb. 18, 1897, which gives additional context.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white, inverted photograph, possibly taken in the late 19th century. The caption on the image reads "723. Birdseye view of Sec. 3" and "Feb. 18, 97".

The scene depicts a construction site, likely for a subway or underground transportation system. In the foreground, there is a high vantage point from which the photo is taken, possibly a building under construction. The construction site below features exposed tracks, excavation, and raw materials, such as piles of wood. Trolleys are visible along the tracks, suggesting that some form of public transportation is still in operation during the construction phase.

Beyond the construction site, there is a park-like area with bare trees, typical of winter. In the distance, there are buildings, including a prominent domed structure that might be a government building or a landmark. A church with a steeple is also visible among the buildings. The entire scene has a gritty, industrial feel, enhanced by the high contrast and inverted tones of the photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white aerial photograph showing a construction site in an urban area. The photograph is labeled "723. Birdseye view of Dec. 3" and dated "Feb. 18, '97," indicating it was taken in December 1896 and developed in February 1897.

Key details in the image include:

  1. Construction Site: The central focus is a large excavation site with various construction materials, equipment, and temporary structures scattered throughout. The ground appears to be dug up and prepared for significant infrastructure work, possibly for a subway or underground railway.

  2. Surrounding Buildings: The construction site is surrounded by buildings, indicating it is located in a developed urban area. The architecture suggests late 19th-century design.

  3. Trees: There are several leafless trees visible, indicating that the photo was taken during winter when the trees are bare.

  4. Street and Tracks: On the right side of the image, there is a street with what appears to be streetcar tracks, suggesting the presence of public transportation infrastructure.

  5. Bird's-Eye View: The perspective is from an elevated position, providing a comprehensive view of the construction site and its surroundings.

The image captures a moment in time during a significant construction project in a city, showcasing the early stages of development and the urban landscape of the late 19th century.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

The image is a black-and-white photograph taken from an elevated perspective, providing a bird's-eye view of a construction site or demolition area. The scene is dated February 18, 1897, as indicated in the lower right corner. The ground is covered with debris, including broken and scattered materials, indicating ongoing work or recent completion of a project. There are also several buildings in the background, with the most prominent featuring a domed roof, suggesting a significant or historic structure.

The area is lined with bare trees, indicating that the photo was taken during late autumn or winter. The light appears to be natural, likely captured during the evening or night, as the sky is dark. The photograph captures the chaotic and industrious nature of the site, with tracks and what appear to be tramcars or rail vehicles partially visible on the right side, hinting at the urban environment of the time. The overall atmosphere is one of activity and urban transformation.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This is a black and white image depicting a nighttime scene of an urban construction or excavation site. The area appears to be under significant development, with piles of debris, earth, and construction materials scattered across the site. There are a few small structures and possibly temporary shelters within the construction area.

A curved railway or tram track runs through the site, with a tram visible on the right side of the image. The surrounding area includes leafless trees, suggesting it might be winter, and a retaining wall or embankment separates the construction site from the adjacent street or sidewalk. In the background, there are several buildings, including a prominent domed structure, possibly a government or institutional building. The image is labeled "723. BIRDSEYE VIEW OF SEC. 3" and dated "FEB. 18, '97," indicating it was taken on February 18, 1897. The overall atmosphere is one of industrial activity and urban development.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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