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Housing, Improved: United States. Massachusetts. Chelsea. Massachusetts Building Permits

Date

c. 1900

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Artist: Unidentified Artist,

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Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.3337

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Title

Housing, Improved: United States. Massachusetts. Chelsea. Massachusetts Building Permits

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1900

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.3337

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Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-05

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Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-29

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OpenAI GPT

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

This image is an arrangement of various official forms and documents related to building permits and construction inspections. Each piece features its own distinct template and layout, and they are displayed on a flat surface, likely for archival or presentation purposes.

  1. Top Left (Blue Form): This form is titled "Application for Permit to Build." It includes fields to provide details about a planned building, such as its location, size, materials, and usage. The instructions specify that the permit must be obtained before beginning work.

  2. Top Right (Yellow Form): This form is titled "Application: Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations." It includes sections to describe details of existing structures and proposed changes, as well as the materials and methods to be used. Similar to the blue form, it emphasizes obtaining a permit before beginning work.

  3. Middle Left (White Form): Titled "Daily Report of Piling," this sheet allows the tracking of progress and inspection details for piles driven into the job site. It includes columns for date, location, crew, and specifics about construction work completed.

  4. Middle Center (White Text Document): This document appears to be titled "Commonwealth of Massachusetts," describing compliance and proper site grading. It contains spaces for formal signatures of acknowledgment by authorities.

  5. Middle Right (White Form): Titled "Daily Report of Concrete Inspector," this sheet records inspection details for concrete-related work, including specifications and remarks for ongoing construction tasks.

  6. Bottom Row: Multiple smaller index-style cards are displayed, containing detailed sections for properties, sites, inspectors' comments, and construction completion details. These cards seem to be used for recordkeeping and tracking projects.

Overall, this image is a neatly arranged compilation of administrative paperwork related to construction, permitting, and inspections, showcasing an organized system of documentation in use at the time.

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

The image displays a collection of various building permit and inspection forms arranged on a neutral background.

  1. Top Left: There is a large blue form titled "APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO BUILD." It is meant for individuals seeking to start construction and must be submitted to the Inspector of Buildings. The form requires information regarding the location, ownership, and details of the proposed building including dimensions, materials, and intended use. It emphasizes that a permit must be obtained before beginning work.

  2. Top Right: Next to this is a large yellow form labeled "APPLICATION" for a "Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations." Similar to the blue form, this document requires submission to the Inspector of Buildings with specifics about the existing building and the proposed changes. Details about materials, extensions, and alterations such as removing parts of walls are included.

  3. Bottom Section: A series of smaller forms is displayed:

    • On the bottom left, there is a "DAILY REPORT OF PILING," a form meant to document piling activities, noting location, number, size, and dates of work.
    • Next is a "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" form, which appears to be a certificate or authorization relating to the proper execution of foundational work.
    • The bottom right features a "Daily Report of Concrete Inspector" form, used for recording concrete inspection details such as date, location, specifications, and remarks on the quality and compliance during a concrete pour.
  4. Other Smaller Forms: Several smaller index-card-sized forms include spaces for addresses, conditions, dates, and signatures, likely for specific task assignments or checks within the building process.

Overall, this collection of documents is related to building regulation and compliance processes, detailing requirements for construction permits and the inspection of structural elements such as piling and concrete work.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image contains several forms and documents related to construction and building permits. The top two sections are "Application for Permit to Build" and "Application Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations", which appear to be forms that need to be filled out to obtain the necessary permits. The bottom sections include a "Daily Report of Piling" and a "Daily Report of Concrete Inspector", which seem to be records or logs related to the construction process. The overall image depicts the administrative and regulatory paperwork involved in obtaining approvals and permits for construction projects.

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

The image shows various building permit application forms from the Inspector of Buildings office. The forms include an "Application for Permit to Build", an "Application Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations", a "Daily Report of Piling", a "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" form, and a "Daily Report of Concrete Inspection" form. The forms contain fields to provide details about the proposed construction work, such as the location, owner, architect, builder, cost estimate, and specifics about the building materials and techniques to be used. The forms appear to be from an earlier time period based on their aged appearance.

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

This image shows a collection of vintage building permit applications and inspection forms from what appears to be the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The documents include:

  1. Two "Application for Permit to Build" forms - one in blue and one in yellow
  2. A "Daily Report of Piling" form
  3. A "Daily Report of Concrete Inspector" form
  4. Several smaller index or record cards

The forms appear to be blank templates or samples, containing various fields and sections for recording construction details, specifications, and inspection information. The documents look like they're from an older era, possibly mid-20th century, based on their formatting and style. They represent the kind of bureaucratic paperwork that would have been necessary for construction projects and building inspections during that time period.

The layout shows these documents arranged in a grid-like pattern against what appears to be a gray background, possibly for archival or documentation purposes.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a collection of vintage building permits and reports, showcasing a range of documents related to construction and development projects. The permits and reports are displayed on a gray background, with each document featuring a unique color scheme and layout.

Permits and Reports:

  • Application for Permit to Build: A light blue document with black text, containing a list of questions and spaces for applicants to provide information about their project.
  • Application for Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations: A yellow document with black text, featuring a similar layout to the previous permit, but with additional sections for describing the proposed work.
  • Daily Report of Piling: A white document with black text, detailing the progress of piling work, including the number of piles driven, their location, and the depth of each pile.
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts: A white document with black text, providing information about the state's building regulations and requirements.
  • Daily Report of Concrete Inspector: A white document with black text, summarizing the inspector's findings and observations during the construction process.

Visual Elements:

  • The documents are arranged in a collage style, with each one overlapping the others slightly.
  • The background is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the documents and create a sense of cohesion.
  • The overall design is clean and simple, making it easy to read and understand the information presented.

Purpose:

The purpose of this image is to showcase a collection of vintage building permits and reports, providing a glimpse into the past and highlighting the importance of documentation in the construction industry. The image may be used for educational or historical purposes, or as a reference for architects, engineers, and builders who want to understand the evolution of building regulations and practices over time.

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

The image depicts a collection of documents related to building permits and inspections, likely from the early 20th century. The documents are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping each other.

Top Row:

  • A light blue document titled "Application for Permit to Build" is on the left.
  • A yellow document titled "Application for Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations" is on the right.

Bottom Row:

  • A document titled "Daily Report of Piling" is on the left.
  • A document titled "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" is in the center.
  • A document titled "Daily Report of Concrete Inspector" is on the right.

Additional Documents:

  • Several smaller documents are scattered throughout the image, including reports of files driven on job, specifications, and other miscellaneous papers.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that these documents were used by a building inspector or contractor to track progress and ensure compliance with regulations during a construction project. The documents appear to be from the early 20th century, based on the typography and layout.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a collection of documents related to building permits and inspections. The documents are primarily yellow and blue in color, and they appear to be official forms used for recording and reporting on construction activities.

The first document is a blue form titled "APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO BUILD." It contains various sections for providing details about the building project, such as the location, owner's information, and descriptions of the existing and proposed structures.

The second document is a yellow form titled "APPLICATION FOR Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations." It is similar to the first form but specifically focuses on applications for adding to or altering existing buildings.

The third document is another yellow form titled "DAILY REPORT OF PILING." It is used for recording daily progress on piling activities, including details such as the location, date, and type of piling work performed.

The fourth document is a yellow form titled "DAILY REPORT OF CONCRETE INSPECTOR." It is used for recording daily inspections of concrete work, including details such as the location, date, and observations made during the inspection.

The fifth document is a yellow form titled "REPAIRS." It is used for recording repairs performed on a building, including details such as the location, date, and type of repair work completed.

The sixth document is a yellow form titled "LOCATION." It is used for recording the location of a building or structure, including details such as the address, date, and other relevant information.

Overall, the image depicts a collection of official forms used for managing and documenting various aspects of construction projects, including building permits, inspections, and repairs.

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

The image consists of several documents that are arranged in a grid-like pattern. The documents are of different sizes and colors, with some being blue, yellow, and white. The documents are titled "APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO BUILD," "APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO BUILD ADDITION OR MAKE ALTERATIONS," "DAILY REPORT OF PILING," "DAILY REPORT OF CONCRETE INSPECTOR," and "COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS." The documents contain text and tables with information about building permits, inspections, and construction details.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-03

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a collection of historical documents related to building permits and inspections, likely from the early 20th century in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The documents are printed on what appear to be slightly yellowed paper, and they are arranged on a neutral background.

The main documents are:

  • Application for Permit to Build: This is a blue form with the title "Application for Permit to Build." It includes sections for location, ownership, and detailed specifications for the proposed building.
  • Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations: This is a yellow form with the title "Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations." It contains sections for describing the existing building, proposed alterations, and additional details such as elevators and foundation information.
  • Daily Report of Piling: A form titled "Daily Report of Piling" with sections for location, owner, contractor, and records of files driven on the job.
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts document: A document with the heading "Commonwealth of Massachusetts," which is an affidavit or statement made before a Justice of the Peace regarding the piles used in the construction of a building.
  • Daily Report of Concrete Inspector: A form titled "Daily Report of Concrete Inspector" with sections for specifications, remarks, and the inspector's signature.
  • Location/Repair Notes: A set of small, rectangular forms with spaces for filling in information about location, repairs, complaints, and certifications.

The text on these documents is a combination of printed text and handwritten entries, providing a glimpse into the building approval and inspection processes of the time. The documents are formal and bureaucratic in style, with a focus on technical details and regulatory compliance. The overall impression is one of archival material related to historical building practices.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-03

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a scanned document or a collection of documents related to building permits and inspections. It appears to be archival material, possibly from the mid-20th century, based on the design, language, and terminology. The image is composed of a collection of forms related to building construction.

Components:

  • Application for Permit to Build: The largest document.
  • Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations
  • Daily Report of Piling: A report of the work done per day.
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Possibly an affidavit or declaration related to the building project.
  • Daily Report of Concrete Inspector: A report of the concrete inspection.

Colors and Layout:

The image is dominated by shades of blue and yellow forms. The documents are arranged in a slightly overlapping and asymmetrical layout.

Use and Context:

The documents suggest a standardized process for obtaining building permits and tracking construction progress in a specific city or town.

Overall, the image offers a glimpse into the administrative procedures involved in construction during a particular historical period.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a collection of historical building and construction documents from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These documents appear to be forms and reports related to the construction process. Here is a detailed summary of each document:

  1. Application for Permit to Build (Blue Form):

    • This form is for applying for a permit to build a new structure.
    • It includes fields for the inspector of buildings, location details (city, street, number, ward), owner's name and address, and architect's name and address.
    • There are sections for the description of the proposed building, including type of building, number of stories, height, and dimensions.
    • It also asks for details on the proposed work, such as the type of foundation, materials, and other specifics.
    • There is a section for the applicant's signature and a remark section.
  2. Application for Permit to Build Addition or Make Alterations (Yellow Form):

    • This form is for applying for a permit to build an addition or make alterations to an existing building.
    • Similar to the blue form, it includes fields for the inspector of buildings, location details, owner's name and address, and architect's name and address.
    • It asks for a description of the present building and details of the proposed work.
    • There are sections for specifying the type of alterations or additions, materials, and other specifics.
    • It also includes a section for the applicant's signature and a remark section.
  3. Daily Report of Piling (White Form):

    • This form is for reporting the piling work done on a job site.
    • It includes fields for the location, description of the work, and the weight of the piles.
    • There is a table for recording the number of piles driven each day, their length, and the total weight.
    • It also includes a section for the inspector's signature.
  4. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Document (White Paper):

    • This document appears to be a legal or regulatory notice related to building inspections.
    • It states that the inspector of buildings has the right to enter and inspect any building under construction.
    • It emphasizes the importance of proper piling and the need for all piles to be driven under the inspector's supervision.
    • The document is signed by the Inspector of Buildings.
  5. Daily Report of Concrete Inspector (White Form):

    • This form is for reporting the concrete work done on a job site.
    • It includes fields for the date, location, and description of the work.
    • There is a section for specifications and a table for recording the details of the concrete work, including the type of work, quantity, and remarks.
    • It also includes a section for the inspector's signature.
  6. Small Cards (Various Colors):

    • These cards appear to be notes or records related to the construction process.
    • They include details such as the date, location, type of work, and remarks.
    • Some cards have handwritten notes, indicating specific observations or instructions related to the construction work.

Overall, these documents provide a comprehensive record of the building permit application process, daily construction reports, and regulatory inspections for construction projects in Massachusetts.

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