Human Generated Data

Title

Washington St. at Valentine St.

Date

June 26, 1906

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, 5.2002.193

Human Generated Data

Title

Washington St. at Valentine St.

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

June 26, 1906

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, 5.2002.193

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Architecture 84.6
Building 84.6
Path 75.8
Transportation 75.4
Terminal 74.1
Lighting 73.8
Train 70.3
Vehicle 70.3
Pillar 67.6
Column 67.6
Corridor 59.8
Walkway 59.5
Railway 58.4
Train Track 58.4
Rail 58.4
Train Station 58.4
Urban 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

building 52.3
station 39.8
architecture 37.8
urban 31.5
train 30.8
city 28.3
structure 28.2
track 26.4
greenhouse 26.4
construction 23.1
interior 23
conveyance 22.6
passenger car 22.6
car 21.2
window 21.2
travel 21.1
railway station 20.7
modern 20.3
transport 19.2
transportation 18.8
industrial 18.2
metal 17.7
steel 17.7
inside 17.5
wheeled vehicle 17.4
terminal 16.9
old 16
rail 15.7
railway 15.7
street 15.7
glass 15.6
light 15.4
tunnel 15.3
tramway 14.9
vehicle 14.6
business 14.6
industry 13.7
way 13.3
perspective 13.2
factory 13
beam 12.9
railroad 12.8
wall 12.4
warehouse 12.2
roof 11.8
metro 11.8
corridor 11.8
road 11.8
empty 11.2
floor 11.2
house 11.2
subway 10.8
futuristic 10.8
built 10.6
windows 10.6
public transport 10.5
sky 10.2
underground 9.8
ceiling 9.8
airport 9.8
reflection 9.8
tube 9.7
design 9.6
hall 9.4
town 9.3
facility 9.2
subway train 9.2
center 9.2
speed 9.2
technology 8.9
pipe 8.8
traffic 8.6
buildings 8.5
plant 8.5
brick 8.5
office 8.4
passage 8.4
night 8
indoors 7.9
entrance 7.7
concrete 7.7
bullet train 7.5
tourism 7.4
lines 7.2

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Photograph 94.2
Black 89.9
Black-and-white 86.9
Building 85.9
Architecture 85.2
Style 84.1
Line 82.4
Rectangle 78.8
Monochrome 78.6
Monochrome photography 78.1
Symmetry 78
Snapshot 74.3
Tints and shades 74
Ceiling 71.2
Facade 70.8
Beam 70.6
Column 69.6
Art 67.9
Metal 65.8
City 65.8

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

black and white 93.3
building 84.7
white 65.2
city 64.1
old 48.4

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

an old photo of a building 82.9%
an old photo of a large building 79.3%
old photo of a building 78.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a train station with a train on the tracks -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image is a negative photo of a city street scene, dated June 26, 1906, as indicated in the lower portion. It features an elevated train or rail structure spanning above the street, supported by metal beams and columns. Below the elevated structure is a cobblestone road with tram or train tracks running down the center. The buildings lining the street are likely storefronts or houses, as indicated by window details, signs, and awnings.

Several details in the image include signage such as "Danger" and what appears to be a bakery sign ("Bread Cake & Pastry"). This negative photograph gives the scene a reversed tonal quality, where light areas are dark and vice versa, lending a stark and dramatic appearance. The architecture and street layout suggest a historic urban setting, likely in the United States.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image shown is a negative photograph depicting an urban street scene from the early 20th century. The view includes an elevated railway structure above the street, supported by metal beams and pillars. Underneath this structure, there is a cobblestone street with visible trolley tracks running along it. The street is lined with buildings, including what appears to be a bakery with a sign partially visible on the left, which says "BREAD CAKE & PASTRY."

There are also several signs visible, including one that reads "DANGER" on the right side of the image. The atmosphere created by the black-and-white negative gives the scene a stark and somewhat ghostly appearance. Additionally, the image is dated June 26, 1906, as noted at the bottom center, and marked with the number "6073" on the bottom right corner. This historical photograph likely captures an aspect of urban life at the time, particularly the infrastructure related to public transportation.

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 of the interior of a large industrial or commercial building. The scene depicts a long, open space with a high ceiling supported by a complex network of metal beams and trusses. The floor is covered in tracks or rails, suggesting this may have been a warehouse, factory, or transportation facility. The walls are lined with windows and there are various signs and markings visible, including a "DANGER" sign. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of age and functionality, capturing the utilitarian nature of the space.

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 June 1960 (as noted in the bottom corner) showing what looks like a covered street or marketplace. The image shows an elaborate overhead structure with metal beams and supports creating a canopy effect. Below are what appear to be storefronts or market stalls along the sides, with some visible signage though most text is illegible except for what appears to be "DANGE" (possibly "DANGER"). The ground appears to be cobblestone or brick, and there are what might be tracks running along it, suggesting this could be part of a transit system or market delivery infrastructure. The architectural style and construction materials visible suggest this is from an urban area, possibly a covered market street or transit corridor. The photograph has a distinctive industrial or utilitarian character typical of mid-20th century infrastructure documentation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a city street with a trolley track running down the center. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and the trolley track is elevated above the street by a series of metal beams and supports. The buildings appear to be old-fashioned, with ornate facades and multiple stories. The trolley track is empty, but there are signs of recent use, such as tracks in the dirt and debris scattered along the track.

In the foreground, the trolley track is prominently featured, with the metal beams and supports creating a sense of depth and perspective. The buildings in the background are slightly blurred, giving the impression of distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and historical significance, evoking a sense of a bygone era when trolleys were a common mode of transportation.

The image also includes some handwritten notes in the bottom-right corner, which appear to be dates or captions. The handwriting is difficult to read, but it seems to indicate that the photograph was taken in June 1908. Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the architecture and infrastructure of a bygone era.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an empty street with a train track running down the center, surrounded by buildings on either side. The street is paved with cobblestones and has a metal structure overhead, likely a train station or elevated railway.

The buildings on either side of the street are two- to three-story structures with storefronts and windows. The building on the left appears to be a bakery, with a sign reading "BAKERY" above the door. The building on the right has a sign that reads "DANGE" but the rest of the text is illegible.

In the background, the sky is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken at night. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and emptiness, with no people or vehicles in sight.

The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the buildings and the technology used to capture the image. The presence of a train track and a metal structure overhead suggests that the photo was taken in a urban area with a developed transportation system.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an elevated railway track with a train passing through it. The railway track is elevated above a street, supported by a series of metal beams and columns. The photograph captures a moment in time with the train moving through the scene, creating a sense of motion and activity. The elevated track and the surrounding structures give the image a somewhat industrial and urban feel. The photograph is dated June 26, 1902, indicating its historical significance.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street with a train on the tracks. The street is lined with buildings on either side, and there are signs above the buildings. There is a signboard with the text "Danger" attached to the steel structure above the train. There is a watermark with the text "June 26, 1906" in the bottom right corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-02

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white inverted photograph, dated June 26, 1906, depicting a city street dominated by an elevated railway structure. The street is flanked by multi-story buildings, with a bakery visible on the left, its storefront partially obscured by the elevated construction. The street narrows into the distance, with the railway tracks leading the eye towards a distant point.

The elevated railway structure is a complex network of steel beams and supports, forming an almost tunnel-like canopy over the street. There is a sign with the word "DANGER" on one of the columns. The photograph is taken from street level, providing a perspective that emphasizes the scale and intrusiveness of the elevated railway within the urban environment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-02

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white, negative photograph, giving it a unique, inverted appearance. It depicts a street scene dominated by the infrastructure of an elevated railway. The perspective is from ground level, looking down the street.

Key Elements:

  • Elevated Railway Structure: The most prominent feature is the complex network of beams, girders, and supports that make up the elevated railway system. These structures run overhead, creating a tunnel-like effect over the street.
  • Street and Rails: Below the elevated structure is the street itself, with clear tram lines running down the center. The light and shadows create a clear indication of the road surface.
  • Buildings: On either side of the street, buildings line the way. They appear to be two to three stories high, with architectural details like windows, cornices, and possibly storefronts on the ground floors.
  • Storefronts: There are storefronts to be seen along the buildings and look like a Bakery and some other businesses.
  • Lighting and Shadows: The inverted nature of the image means that shadows appear as light areas, and light areas appear dark. This effect adds a dramatic contrast to the scene. The shadows cast by the elevated structure create strong patterns on the street and buildings.
  • Date and Number: In the bottom part of the image is written June 26, 06 and a serial number 6073.

Overall Composition and Mood:

The photograph is likely taken in the early 20th century, when elevated railways were common in many cities. The image portrays a scene of urban infrastructure, emphasizing the interplay between the man-made structures and the urban environment. The stark contrast and the unusual negative format contribute to a sense of history and nostalgia. The image presents a quiet, perhaps early morning or late afternoon, atmosphere with a sense of order and structure.

Mistral Pixtral

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts an urban scene with an elevated railway structure, commonly known as an "L" or "El" train system. The image appears to be taken in the early 20th century, as indicated by the architectural style and the date "June 26, 08" written on the bottom right corner.

Key details in the image include:

  1. Elevated Railway Structure: The prominent feature is the elevated railway tracks and supporting steel framework. The tracks run parallel and are supported by large pillars that extend down to the street level.

  2. Street and Buildings: Below the elevated tracks, there is a street lined with buildings on both sides. The buildings have multiple stories and display various commercial signs.

  3. Commercial Signs: Visible signs include "BAKERY" and "DANGER" on the right side of the image. The bakery sign indicates a shop that likely sells bread, cakes, and pastries. The "DANGER" sign appears to be a warning, possibly related to the construction or the elevated railway.

  4. Street Level: The street below the railway appears to be relatively empty, with no visible pedestrians or vehicles. The tracks and street are wet, suggesting recent rain.

  5. Architectural Details: The buildings exhibit early 20th-century architectural styles, with large windows and some decorative elements. The structure on the right has a more ornate facade compared to the simpler building on the left.

Overall, the image captures a historical urban setting with an elevated railway system, providing a glimpse into the infrastructure and architecture of the period.

Text analysis

Amazon

6073
June
DANGE
June 26.06
READ
26.06
AKERY.
CAKE
READ CAKE or
CAN
or
MALEMAL

Google

AKERY. BREAD CAKE & R AVARIYAYAN KEINONE ENNE 1973 2 June 26.06 DANGE CON NG THEKS 6073
AKERY
.
BREAD
CAKE
&
R
AVARIYAYAN
KEINONE
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1973
2
June
26.06
DANGE
CON
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THEKS
6073