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

a photograph of two pictures of a house with a large house in the background

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

two old photographs of a house with a front porch

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image is a sepia-toned photograph arranged on a presentation board showcasing two separate houses from Sparrows Point, Maryland, owned by the Maryland Steel Company. The board includes captions describing the dwellings and their purposes.

• Left image: A "double frame cottage" featuring a large front-facing porch and a well-kept lawn. The caption below indicates that these houses include 10 rooms and a bathroom and cost $15.00 per month to rent. They were occupied by foremen and clerks.

• Right image: A "block of 4 frame houses," showing a row of connected homes with uniform architecture, each with small porches and neat landscaping. According to the caption, each house features 9 rooms and a bathroom, with a rental cost of $12.00 per month. These homes were occupied by clerks and department superintendents.

The overall layout is orderly and reflects company-provided housing for employees during the era when this steel company was operational. The surroundings include trees and well-maintained walkways, suggesting a planned community atmosphere.

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

The image is a vintage photograph that features two sepia-toned pictures of residential houses in Sparrows Point, Maryland.

The photograph is mounted on a piece of paper labeled as "Maryland Steel Company, Sparrows Point, Md." at the top center.

On the left side, there is a photograph of a "Double Frame Cottage," which is described as having "8 rooms and bath." It's noted that the rent is "$16.00 per mo." and is occupied by "department foremen and clerks." The cottage is a two-story house with a steep gabled roof and a porch, surrounded by a well-kept garden.

On the right side, there is a photograph of a "Block of 4 Frame Houses," each with "9 rooms and bath." The rent is listed as "$16.00 per mo." as well, and these houses are occupied by "clerks and department superintendents." The houses in this block are also two-story structures with similar architectural features, such as gabled roofs and porches. There are trees lining the sidewalk in front of the houses.

Both photographs capture the residential architecture associated with company housing provided to employees of the Maryland Steel Company during that period, highlighting the living conditions and styles of the early 20th century.

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

The image shows two photographs of residential buildings in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The top photograph depicts a "Double Frame Cottage, each 12 rooms and bath, rent $16.00 per month, occupied by employees, foreman and clerks." The bottom photograph shows a "Block of 4 Frame Houses, each 6 rooms and bath, rent $12.00 per month, occupied by clerks and department superintendents." Both images capture the architectural styles and settings of these residential buildings belonging to the Maryland Steel Company.

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

The image shows two sepia-toned photographs of a large Victorian-style house, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century based on the architectural style. The house has multiple stories, gabled roofs, decorative trim, and a covered front porch.

The photo on the left is dated 1886 and shows the house with some landscaping in front. The photo on the right shows the same house but with a different angle, revealing an additional wing or section. The caption indicates it is the residence of a "Tyrant-House" in Sparrows Point, Maryland, occupied by a Superintendent Torrey and General Superintendent.

The photographs provide an interesting historical glimpse into the architectural style and living arrangements of upper management at the Maryland Steel Company in Sparrows Point during that era.

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

This is a historical photograph showing two residential buildings at the Maryland Steel Company in Sparrows Point, MD. The image appears to be from around the late 1800s or early 1900s.

On the left is a "Double Frame Cottage" which has 10 rooms and a bath, noted to cost $16,000 per pair and was occupied by department foremen and clerks. It's a two-story house with a front porch and decorative architectural details typical of Victorian-era homes.

On the right is what's described as a "Block of 4 Frame Houses," also with 10 rooms and bath each, costing $16,000 per block. These were occupied by clerks and department superintendents. The houses appear to be well-maintained with neat landscaping and sidewalks.

Both photographs show typical company housing of the industrial era, when large companies would build and maintain residential communities for their workers and management staff. The homes appear to be of good quality construction with attractive architectural details, suggesting they were meant for middle-management employees rather than general laborers.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image presents a vintage photograph of two houses, accompanied by handwritten notes that provide information about the properties. The photograph is divided into two sections, with the left section featuring a double-frame cottage and the right section showcasing a block of four frame houses.

Photograph Details:

• Double-Frame Cottage:
  • Located on the left side of the photograph
  • Features a porch and a chimney
  • Has a distinctive roofline with a peak in the center
• Block of Four Frame Houses:
  • Situated on the right side of the photograph
  • Consists of four identical houses with porches and chimneys
  • Has a similar roofline to the double-frame cottage

Handwritten Notes:

• Double-Frame Cottage:
  • "Double Frame Cottage, Each 10 Rooms and Bath, Rent $15.00 Per Mo."
  • "Occupied by Department Foremen and Clerks"
• Block of Four Frame Houses:
  • "Block of 4 Frame Houses, Each 3 Rooms and Bath, Rent $12.00 Per Mo."
  • "Occupied by Clerks and Department Superintendents"

Additional Information:

• Company Name: Maryland Steel Company, Sparrows Point, Md.
• Photograph Number: 1586 (located in the bottom-left corner of the photograph)

In summary, the image presents a vintage photograph of two houses, accompanied by handwritten notes that provide information about the properties. The photograph features a double-frame cottage and a block of four frame houses, with notes detailing the rent and occupants of each property. The image also includes the company name and photograph number.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

This image presents a vintage sepia-toned photograph of two houses, accompanied by handwritten notes and a title. The title, "Maryland Steel Company, Sparrows Point, Md.", is centered at the top of the page.

The left photograph depicts a two-story house with a gable roof, featuring a covered porch on the front and a chimney on the right side. The right photograph shows a two-story house with a gable roof, also featuring a covered porch on the front and a chimney on the right side. Both houses have a similar design, with multiple windows on each floor.

Below each photograph, handwritten notes provide information about the houses. The note for the left photograph reads: "DOUBLE FRAME COTTAGE, EACH 10 ROOMS AND BATH. RENT $15.00 PER MO. OCCUPIED BY DEPARTMENT FOREMAN AND CLERKS." The note for the right photograph states: "BLOCK OF 4 FRAME HOUSES, EACH 3 ROOMS AND BATH. RENT $12.00 PER MO. OCCUPIED BY CLERKS AND DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENTS."

The background of the image is a light gray color, with a darker gray border around the edges. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or record of the houses, likely from the early 20th century.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

This image is a photograph of two houses. The image is divided into two sections, with the left section showing a double-frame cottage with a porch and a tree in front. The right section shows a block of four-frame houses, each with four rooms and a bath. The image has a sepia tone and appears to be an old photograph. The image is labeled with the text "Maryland Steel Company, Sparrows Point, Md." at the top.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a composite of two photographs of houses, likely from the early 20th century, given the style and condition of the photos. Both houses are situated in a suburban setting with well-maintained lawns and trees. The houses are of similar architectural style, with wooden exteriors and multiple windows.

The house on the left is a double frame cottage with a sloping roof and a chimney. It has a porch with wooden railings and a small garden in front. The text below the image indicates that each cottage has 10 rooms and a bath, and they are rented for $1800 per month. The cottages are occupied by the Department of Foreign and Clerks.

The house on the right is part of a block of four frame houses. It has a similar architectural style to the double frame cottage, with a sloping roof and a chimney. There is a tree in front of the house, and the lawn is well-maintained. The text below the image indicates that each house has 10 rooms and a bath, and they are rented for $1600 per month. The houses are occupied by clerks and the Department of Superintendents.

Both photographs have a sepia tone, which is characteristic of older photographs. The images are mounted on a white background with a label at the top that reads "Maryland Steel Company, Sparrows Point, Md." This suggests that the houses were part of a housing development associated with the Maryland Steel Company.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-23

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of two houses, presented as part of a historical document or catalog. Above the images, the title reads, "Maryland Steel Company, Sparrows Point, Md."

On the left side of the image is a photo of a two-story, light-colored, double-frame cottage. It has a prominent gable roof with a chimney visible. The house has multiple windows and a porch. A manicured lawn with trees and shrubs surrounds the house. Underneath this image the caption reads, "DOUBLE FRAME COTTAGE, EACH 10 ROOMS AND BATH, RENT $15.00 PER MO, OCCUPIED BY DEPARTMENT FOREMEN AND CLERKS" and a number '1586' is written on the image.

To the right, is an image showing a block of four frame houses. The houses are light-colored and are two stories high. They have a similar architectural style to the first house, with gable roofs. A large tree dominates the foreground, partially obscuring the houses. The caption under this image reads, "BLOCK OF 4 FRAME HOUSES, EACH 8 ROOMS AND BATH. RENT $16.00 PER MO. OCCUPIED BY CLERKS AND DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENTS." The number '1587' is written on the image.

The images appear to be old photographs, likely from the early 20th century, mounted on a light gray or off-white background or page. The overall impression is one of a historical record of company housing for workers at the Maryland Steel Company.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-23

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image is a vintage photograph likely from an old photo album. It appears to be a professional shot, possibly a promotional piece. The picture has a sepia-toned appearance. It is split into two sections. Each section has a photograph of a house, with descriptive text below each photo.

Left side photo:

• Subject: A double-frame cottage. It has a prominent gable roof. There's a porch with columns. The house appears to have multiple windows. The house is surrounded by a lawn and has some trees and bushes.
• Text: "DOUBLE FRAME COTTAGE, EACH 10 ROOMS AND BATH, RENT $15.00 PER MO, OCCUPIED BY DEPARTMENT FOREMEN AND CLERKS"

Right side photo:

• Subject: A block of frame houses. These are a bit simpler in design than the cottage, but they have similar details. They are framed by trees.
• Text: "BLOCK OF 4 FRAME HOUSES, EACH 8 ROOMS AND BATH RENT $16.00 PER. MO. OCCUPIED BY CLERKS AND DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENTS"

Other Details:

• The top center of the image reads "Maryland Steel Company, Sparrows Point, Md." indicating the location and likely the company related to the housing.
• There is a number in the upper right corner: "G-36/49 36/12".

Overall Impression:

The photograph seems to be documenting company housing, with an advertisement tone, as if advertising the homes as available for rent. It highlights the features of the houses and the types of employees that might occupy them.

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image features two photographs of residential properties associated with the Maryland Steel Company in Sparrows Point, Maryland. Each photograph is accompanied by a descriptive caption.

1. Left Photograph:

   • Building Type: Double frame cottage.
   • Details: Each cottage has 10 rooms and a bath.
   • Rent: $16.00 per month.
   • Occupancy: Occupied by department foremen and clerks.
   • Year: 1926.

2. Right Photograph:

   • Building Type: Block of 4 frame houses.
   • Details: Each house has 5 rooms and a bath.
   • Rent: $12.00 per month.
   • Occupancy: Occupied by clerks.
   • Location: "F" to "G" Sparrows Point, houses 715 to 718.

The photographs show well-maintained, multi-story houses with porches and landscaped yards, indicating the type of housing provided for employees of the Maryland Steel Company during that era.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image is a sepia-toned photograph divided into two side-by-side sections, each depicting a different type of house. The top of the image contains text that reads "Maryland Steel Company, Sparrows Point, Md."

1. Left Section: It shows a two-story "Double Frame Cottage" with a gabled roof and a wrap-around porch. The house has several windows and is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a few shrubs. The text at the bottom of this section indicates that it is "occupied by Department Foremen and Clerks" and the rent is $15.00 per month.

2. Right Section: This section features a two-story "Block of 4 Frame Houses," each with a gabled roof and a porch. The houses are arranged in a row, and the lawn in front of them is also well-kept. The text at the bottom of this section notes that it is "occupied by Clerks and Department Superintendents" and the rent is $200.00 per month.

Both images are labeled with the same number, "1586," at the bottom left corner of each section. The overall tone of the image suggests it is an old photograph, likely from the early 20th century, showcasing housing provided by the Maryland Steel Company for its employees.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This image is a vintage photograph showing two side-by-side pictures of residential houses, labeled and attributed to the Maryland Steel Company at Sparrows Point, Maryland. The photograph has a sepia tone, characteristic of older photographic prints.

1. Left Image:

   • The image displays a "Double Frame Cottage."
   • The building is a two-story house with a gabled roof, a chimney, and a front porch supported by wooden columns.
   • The house is described as having 10 rooms and a bath, renting for $15.00 per month and occupied by department foremen and clerks.
   • The front yard is landscaped with grass, shrubs, and a small tree.

2. Right Image:

   • This image shows a "Block of 4 Frame Houses."
   • The houses are two-story buildings, each with a gabled roof and a front porch.
   • Each house has 8 rooms and a bath, renting for $18.00 per month and occupied by clerks and department superintendents.
   • The houses are lined up in a row, with a paved street in front and trees and shrubs along the sidewalk.

The overall scene suggests a company town where housing was provided for employees, with different housing options based on their roles within the company. The photograph appears to be a historical document showcasing the living conditions and housing arrangements for the Maryland Steel Company's workers.