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Human Generated Data

Title

Forest Hills Sq.

Date

March 30, 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, 5.2002.209

Human Generated Data

Title

Forest Hills Sq.

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

March 30, 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, 5.2002.209

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Building 95.4
Architecture 92.1
Nature 82.5
Archaeology 77
Outdoors 71.9
Castle 70.4
Bunker 68.1
Fort 60.6
Amphitheatre 57.8
Arena 57.8
Amphitheater 57.8
Ground 55.8
River 55.6
Water 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

no person 98.7
people 97.2
monochrome 93.9
architecture 93.1
winter 92.6
war 92
vehicle 91.4
outdoors 89.4
snow 89.3
light 89
building 88.9
empty 87.8
military 87.3
transportation system 87.3
industry 87.1
theater 86.1
many 85.6
ancient 85.2
train 85
adult 83.4

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

negative 41.9
dam 33.5
film 33
barrier 26.9
photographic paper 25.5
landscape 24.5
wall 24.1
structure 22.4
old 22.3
travel 21.8
texture 20.8
stone 20.3
obstruction 20.3
sky 19.3
grunge 17.9
surface 17.6
rock 17.4
photographic equipment 17
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ancient 13.8
pattern 13.7
dirty 13.6
desert 13.1
tourism 12.4
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vacation 11.5
building 11.4
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park 10.7
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aged 9.1
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material 8.9
cloud 8.6
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color 8.3
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backdrop 7.4
ice 7.4
paint 7.2
art 7.2
scenery 7.2
coast 7.2
step 7.2
history 7.2

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Vehicle
Building
Tree

Clarifai

Vehicle 65.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

paintings art 88.8%
food drinks 2%
interior objects 1.8%
nature landscape 1.7%
streetview architecture 1.5%
cars vehicles 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

an old photo of a person 25.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a city street

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

a black and white photo of a city at night

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This is a negative image of an urban scene, likely a photograph taken around Forest Hills Square (as noted in the handwritten text at the bottom of the image). The image features a railway system with elevated tracks supported by multiple columns, bridges, and arches. The surrounding area includes roads, utility poles, vegetation, and industrial or residential buildings. The inverted colors typical of photographic negatives give the sky a dark appearance and the details a high-contrast, ghostly white effect. Visible text, "Mar 30, 03," suggests the photo might date to March 30, 1903.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a photographic negative depicting an urban scene. In the foreground, there is a road that curves through the image, and several structures such as bridge arches and possible overhead railways are visible. The background features more buildings and what looks like vegetation or wooded areas. The sky appears dark, which is typical in a photographic negative where light and dark are inverted. The bottom left corner of the image has text that reads "Forest Hills Sq." and there appears to be a date marked "Mar. 30, 03," which likely indicates March 30, 1903. Overall, the scene suggests an early 20th-century urban area, possibly featuring a railway infrastructure.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a nighttime urban landscape. The scene shows a large, multi-story building or complex of buildings in the foreground, with other structures and buildings visible in the background. The image has a somewhat hazy, atmospheric quality, suggesting it may have been taken during a period of low visibility or inclement weather. The overall composition and style suggest this is an older, historical photograph.

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

The black and white image shows an aerial view of a large industrial or manufacturing facility at night. The facility consists of several multi-story buildings with many windows, connected by elevated walkways or pipes. There are railroad tracks running through the complex, likely used for transporting materials or finished goods. The entire scene is illuminated by bright lights, creating a stark contrast between the lit buildings and the dark night sky. The image has a timestamp of Mar. 26, 1937 in the bottom right corner, indicating it was taken in the early 20th century, likely documenting the scale and activity of this industrial site.

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

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph from 1909 showing a cityscape or town view. The image has a negative-like quality where the sky appears dark and the buildings appear light. In the foreground, there appears to be a road or pathway with what look like utility poles or street lights lined up along it. The background shows a series of buildings with distinctive architectural features typical of early 20th century construction. The buildings appear to be arranged in rows or blocks, suggesting this might be a downtown or commercial district. The photograph has a date notation of "Mar. 26, 09" and what appears to be a signature or marking at the bottom.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a train station, with a road running in front of it and a bridge in the background.

The train station is situated on the left side of the image, featuring a large building with a flat roof and a row of windows along the front. A smaller building is positioned to the right of the main structure, accompanied by a platform and tracks leading to the station. The road in front of the station is empty, with a few streetlights visible along its length.

In the background, a bridge spans the width of the image, connecting two hills or mountains. The sky above is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken at night or during a period of overcast weather.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and stillness, with no signs of activity or movement in the scene. The use of black and white photography adds to the sense of timelessness and nostalgia, evoking a feeling of being transported to a bygone era.

The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly taken in the early 20th century, given the style of the buildings and the lack of modern infrastructure. The handwritten text at the bottom of the image, reading "Forest Hills Sq." and "Mar. 30.03," suggests that the photo was taken in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, on March 30, 1903.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a train station, with the words "Forest Hills Sq." written in the bottom-left corner and "Mar.30.09" in the bottom center. The image appears to be a negative, as the background is black and the foreground is white.

In the foreground, there are several buildings and structures, including what appears to be a train platform or station. There are also several power lines and poles visible in the image. In the background, there are trees and other vegetation, which suggests that the train station is located in a rural or suburban area.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showing what a train station looked like over a century ago. It is likely that the image was taken for historical or archival purposes, and it may be of interest to historians, railroad enthusiasts, or anyone who is interested in learning more about the history of transportation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph taken at night, showing an aerial view of an industrial area. The scene includes a railway with tracks and a bridge, along with a large building with arched windows and a flat roof. The area is surrounded by a fence, and there are several other structures visible in the background, suggesting a factory or manufacturing complex. The photograph is dated March 30, 1905, and has a handwritten note at the bottom left corner that reads "Forest Hills Sq."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a city taken at night. The photo is grainy, and the image is blurry. There are several buildings, some of which have many windows. There are also some street lights, and some of them are lit. There is a bridge in the middle of the photo, and there are some cars on the road. There are also some trees on the side of the road.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-31

This is an inverted black and white photograph of what appears to be an urban landscape. The scene is dominated by a large elevated railway track system, supported by metal girders and arches. A section of the elevated track runs parallel to a road in the foreground.

On the right side of the image, a bridge with multiple arches spans over the road, and a large building or complex is visible in the distance, perhaps a factory or residential structure. Smaller buildings are scattered throughout the scene.

The photo is dated "Mar. 30, 09" at the bottom, and the location appears to be "Forest Hills Sq." (likely Forest Hills Square). It seems to be an image from an early 20th-century cityscape. The inverted colors make it a bit harder to interpret, but the architectural details of the railway, buildings, and roads suggest the setting of an industrial or commercial area.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-31

Here's a description of the image, keeping in mind it's a photographic negative:

The image is a black and white photographic negative showing a cityscape. In the foreground, a curved road with streetlights lines a stone wall or embankment. Beyond the road, there is an area that appears to be a transportation hub, possibly a train station or transfer point. Arched viaducts or bridges carry railway tracks over the scene.

To the left, there's a structure that might be an elevated station or platform, supported by a framework of beams and pillars. In the background, there are other buildings, including what looks like a large, multi-story building with many windows. There are also a few smaller buildings closer to the railway.

The sky is almost entirely dark, obscuring details in the upper part of the scene. The overall impression is that of a busy urban transportation area. Handwritten notes at the bottom left say "Forest Hills Sq." and "Mar 30,09" along with the number "6301".

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a historical photograph of a street scene, likely taken at night or with a long exposure, which gives it a somewhat ghostly and ethereal quality. The photograph is labeled "Forest Hills St." and dated "March 26, 1903," indicating it was taken in the early 20th century.

The scene depicts a street lined with buildings, some of which are multi-story structures. The architecture suggests a mix of residential and commercial buildings typical of the era. There are visible streetlights and overhead wires, possibly for electric trolleys or trams, which were common in urban areas during that time.

The street itself is relatively empty, with few visible people or vehicles, contributing to the serene and somewhat deserted atmosphere. The photograph has a grainy texture, which is characteristic of early photographic techniques, and the lighting conditions create a high contrast between the illuminated areas and the darker shadows.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of urban life in the early 1900s, showcasing the architecture, infrastructure, and quiet ambiance of a street in what was likely a developing urban area.

Qwen

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

This image is a historical photograph depicting a nighttime scene at Forest Hills Square in March 1909. The black-and-white image captures a diverse array of structures and transportation systems, reflecting the urban landscape of the early 20th century.

  • Buildings and Infrastructure: The photograph shows a large building with a prominent arched roof, which is likely part of a train station or similar transportation hub. Adjacent to this structure is a multi-level bridge or viaduct, constructed with stone arches, designed to accommodate trains moving over an elevated roadway.

  • Roadway and Railways: The elevated roadway is visible on the right side of the image, with visible tracks for rail traffic running parallel to it. The lighting suggests that the image was taken at night, and the light trails indicate the movement of vehicles.

  • Utility Poles and Wires: Utility poles and wires are interspersed throughout the scene, connecting the area and suggesting a well-developed infrastructure typical of the era.

  • General Atmosphere: The image conveys a sense of industrial activity and urban development, with the combination of transportation infrastructure, buildings, and lighting giving a glimpse into the daily life and architectural style of the late 19th or early 20th century. The dark sky adds to the dramatic effect of the nighttime setting.

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

This is a black-and-white historical photograph taken at night, capturing a developed urban area with a mix of infrastructure. The image prominently shows a railway viaduct with multiple arches crossing the scene horizontally. There are also power poles and streetlights along the road in the foreground. To the left, there is an open area with some construction materials and what appears to be a partially constructed or demolished building. In the background, there are several buildings, including a small house and a larger industrial-looking structure. The sky is very dark, indicating it was taken at night. The text "Forest Hills Sq. Mar. 30, 09" suggests the location and date of the photograph.

Text analysis

Amazon

6301
Sq.
Forest Hills Sq.
Forest Hills
MuT.30.09
the

Google

Forest Hills HTT Muri30,05 2 6301
Forest
Hills
HTT
Muri30,05
2
6301