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Title

Housing, Industrial: United States. Pennsylvania: Industrial Housing, Detached Dwellings Frame Construction: Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company: Subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation

Date

c. 1903

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.1974

Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Industrial: United States. Pennsylvania: Industrial Housing, Detached Dwellings Frame Construction: Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company: Subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1903

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.1974

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-06-04

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Collage 98.9
Nature 90.9
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Housing 63.6
Countryside 60.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-04

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Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

envelope 100
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Google
created on 2019-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-04

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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Tree
House
Window
Picture frame

Clarifai

Tree 82.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

paintings art 50.8%
text visuals 47.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-04

a close up of a box 43.9%
close up of a box 38.4%
a display in a room 38.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a group of four pictures of a house

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

a black and white photo of houses in the woods

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a historical collage of four sepia-toned photographs showcasing industrial housing built with detached dwellings and frame construction. Each photograph is labeled with Roman numerals (I, II, III, IV) and is positioned on a gray background. Above the photographs, titles in plain fonts read: "Industrial Housing" and "Detached Dwellings Frame Construction."

  1. Top Left (I): Displays a row of uniform single-family houses, seemingly part of an industrial community. Each house has a modest porch, surrounded by grassy areas, and positioned along a dirt road. Smoke is visible in the background, potentially from nearby industrial facilities.

  2. Top Right (II): Shows a crowded assortment of houses on a hillside, also part of an industrial town. Laundry is hanging to dry on a line, reinforcing a lived-in and functional environment.

  3. Bottom Left (III): Features a larger, standalone house with two chimneys and a wraparound porch. It appears more spacious and less densely situated compared to the others, perhaps designating housing for higher-ranking employees.

  4. Bottom Right (IV): Captures a broader view of spaced-out houses on relatively flat land, surrounded by sparse vegetation and a small wooden bridge in the foreground.

Below the images, a typed caption reads:
"Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad Company Subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation. I and II, company houses for employees at North Seesoner, PA. III and IV company houses for employees at Musselman, PA. 4 rooms, bath, cellar, electric lights. Rent $10 per month."

The collage collectively documents industrial housing conditions, built for workers during an era of early 20th-century industrial developments.

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

The image is a historical photograph collage depicting industrial housing, specifically detached dwellings with frame construction. It contains four sepia-toned photographs arranged on a page with captions and text.

  • The top left photograph (I) shows a row of identical houses lined up along a grassy area, likely part of an industrial settlement. The houses are simple in design with front porches and gabled roofs.

  • The top right photograph (II) displays another view of similar houses, possibly in a different area but still showcasing a community design typical of early 20th-century worker housing. Some laundry can be seen hanging outside among the trees.

  • The bottom left photograph (III) features a slightly larger, more prominent house, possibly a supervisor's residence, with a wraparound porch and two chimneys. It's situated on more open land with trees.

  • The bottom right photograph (IV) depicts a wider view of a settlement with several homes scattered across a hilly landscape. There appears to be a bridge or walkway in the foreground.

The text at the top of the page reads "Industrial Housing, Detached Dwellings Frame Construction." Below the photographs, there is a note from the Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad Company, a subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation, describing the homes:

  • Homes marked as I and II are company houses for employees at North Spencer, Pennsylvania, consisting of 4 rooms, bath, and electric lights, with a rent of $18 per month.

  • Homes marked as III and IV are company houses for employees at Musselman's, each featuring 5 rooms, bath, and electric lights, with a rent of $10 per month.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows several photographs of industrial housing and frame construction. The top two images depict rows of detached dwellings, while the bottom left image shows a larger, more elaborate house. The bottom right image shows a scenic landscape with several houses in the distance. The text at the bottom provides additional information about the housing, indicating that it was provided by the Susquehanna and Lake Erie Railroad Company for their employees.

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

This is a historical document showing "Industrial Housing" with four sepia-toned photographs of detached frame construction dwellings. The images appear to be from the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Company, showing company houses for employees.

The photos show:

  1. A row of similar small frame houses along a street
  2. Houses built on a hillside
  3. A larger two-story house with a porch
  4. A wider landscape view showing several houses spread across rolling terrain with a fence in the foreground

According to the caption below the images, these are company houses for employees at North Bessemer, PA and Esplenville, PA. The rent for these dwellings was noted as $8.00 to $12.00 per month.

The photographs appear to be from the early 20th century and demonstrate the type of housing that companies provided for their workers during the industrial era. The houses are simple but substantial frame constructions, typical of worker housing from that period.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a collection of sepia-toned photographs, arranged in a grid-like pattern, showcasing various scenes of industrial housing. The photographs are captioned with numbers and accompanied by a brief description of the company and its employees.

  • Photograph 1
    • Depicts a row of detached dwellings
    • Features a dirt road running along the front of the houses
    • Includes a utility pole and a chimney on one of the houses
  • Photograph 2
    • Shows a cluster of houses with a garage in the background
    • Features a dirt road leading up to the houses
    • Includes trees and a hillside in the background
  • Photograph 3
    • Displays a large house with a porch and a gazebo
    • Features a dirt road running along the front of the house
    • Includes a tree and a hillside in the background
  • Photograph 4
    • Depicts a group of houses with a road running through them
    • Features a bridge over a stream or creek
    • Includes trees and a hillside in the background

The photographs provide a glimpse into the living conditions of industrial workers during the late 19th or early 20th century. The captions suggest that the photographs were taken by the United States Steel Corporation, which was a major industrial company at the time. The photographs offer a unique perspective on the daily lives of industrial workers and their families, highlighting the challenges and hardships they faced in their living conditions.

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

This image is a page from an album or scrapbook, featuring four sepia-toned photographs of industrial housing. The top of the page has a title that reads "Industrial Housing," with two subheadings: "Detached Dwellings" and "Frame Construction."

The four photographs are arranged in two rows, with two images on top and two on the bottom. Each photograph shows a different view of the same type of house, which appears to be a small, single-story dwelling with a gable roof and a chimney. The houses are situated in a rural or suburban area, surrounded by trees and hills.

At the bottom of the page, there is a caption that provides information about the houses. It states that they were built for employees at North Bessemer, Pennsylvania, and that they are company houses for employees at Tunnelton, Pennsylvania. The caption also mentions that the houses have six rooms, a bath, cellar, and electric lights, and that the rent is $10 per month.

Overall, this image provides a glimpse into the living conditions of industrial workers in the early 20th century, and highlights the importance of providing adequate housing for employees.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image appears to be a collection of photographs showcasing industrial housing and residential areas in the early 20th century. The photographs are arranged in a grid-like format, with each image labeled with a number (I, II, III, IV) and a brief description.

The first image (I) depicts a row of detached dwellings, likely constructed using frame construction methods. These houses seem to be part of a residential community, possibly for employees of an industrial company.

The second image (II) shows a different residential area, featuring a group of houses with chimneys and trees in the background. This image provides a glimpse into the living conditions of workers during that era.

The third image (III) displays a larger residential building with multiple chimneys, possibly a company house or a boarding house for employees. The image highlights the scale and architectural style of the housing provided by industrial companies.

The fourth image (IV) showcases an industrial setting, with a bridge and a building in the background. This image emphasizes the integration of residential and industrial spaces in the early 20th century.

The text below the images provides additional information about the industrial housing and residential areas depicted. It mentions the "Hershey and Lake Erie Railroad Company" and the rental rates for the company houses, which were $10 per month for a six-room house with a bath, cellar, and electric lights.

Overall, the image offers a glimpse into the living conditions and industrial housing practices of the early 20th century, providing valuable historical context and insight into the era.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image shows four black-and-white photographs of houses, with a piece of paper in the middle. The paper has some text on it. The top two photographs show a row of houses on a street. The houses have chimneys and windows. The bottom left photograph shows a house with a porch and chimney. The bottom right photograph shows a row of houses with a bridge in front of them.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-25

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a page from what appears to be an archival document, possibly a report or a presentation about industrial housing. It features four black and white photographs arranged in a grid, all depicting housing developments. The top center of the page has a title "Industrial Housing, Detached Dwellings Frame Construction". Below the four photos, a caption provides information about the photos, specifically referencing "Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company."

Detailed Description of Photos:

  • Top Left (I): A street scene showing a row of similar detached houses. They are framed by a yard. A utility pole stands in the middle.
  • Top Right (II): Houses appear to be built along a hillside. White sheets can be seen hanging out to dry on the side of a house.
  • Bottom Left (III): The photo shows a larger house, likely a company house, as it is larger and more prominent than the houses in the other photos.
  • Bottom Right (IV): This photo shows a scene of a few buildings on a field.

Caption Below Photos:

The text below the images states the following:

  • The houses are company houses built by the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company, a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation.
  • Houses in pictures I and II are located in North Bessemer, Pennsylvania.
  • Houses in pictures III and IV are located in Russellton, Pennsylvania.
  • The houses have six rooms, a bath, a cellar, and electric lights.
  • The rent is $10 per month.

Style and Context:

The photographs are taken in a documentary style, typical of the early 20th century. The image's purpose is likely to showcase and evaluate the company's investment in worker housing. The focus on detached dwellings, frame construction, and standardized designs suggests an attempt to create affordable and functional housing for workers.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-25

The image shows a series of four black and white photographs, all presented in a collage-like format on a textured surface. At the top of the surface, it reads "Industrial Housing," followed by "Detached Dwellings" and "Frame Construction." Each photograph is labeled with a Roman numeral I, II, III, and IV, respectively.

Photograph I shows a row of similar-looking houses aligned along a street. The houses are simple, with gabled roofs and small porches. A utility pole is visible at the edge of the road.

Photograph II depicts another row of houses, this time along the slope of a hill. The houses appear similar in style to those in photograph I, and laundry lines can be seen hanging behind some of the homes.

Photograph III features a larger, two-story house with a more elaborate design, including a wrap-around porch. A small outbuilding is visible nearby.

Photograph IV shows a more expansive view of a residential area, with several houses scattered across a hilly landscape. A simple wooden fence runs along the foreground.

Below the photographs, there is a text block, which reads: "BESSMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD COMPANY, Subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation. I and II. Company houses for employees at North Bessemer, Pa. III and IV. Company houses for employees at Russellton, Pa. Six rooms, bath, cellar, electric lights. Rent $10 per month."

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a collage of four photographs depicting industrial housing, specifically detached dwellings with frame construction. These dwellings are described as company houses for employees at North Braddock, Pennsylvania. The photographs are labeled with Roman numerals I through IV.

  1. Photo I: Shows a row of identical single-story houses with gabled roofs and small front porches. The houses are situated in a neat row along a street, with some trees and a utility pole visible in the background.

  2. Photo II: Displays another row of similar single-story houses, but these appear to be on a hillside. The houses have a more staggered arrangement, following the contour of the hill. There are also some additional structures or sheds visible in the foreground.

  3. Photo III: Features a larger, two-story house with a prominent front porch and multiple chimneys. This house seems to be more spacious and elaborate compared to the others, possibly indicating it was for higher-ranking employees or management.

  4. Photo IV: Shows a street view of several houses, including both single and two-story structures. The houses are set back from the street, with a dirt road running through the scene. There are trees and a fence visible, suggesting a more suburban or rural setting.

The text at the bottom of the image provides additional context:

  • The houses are owned by the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company, a subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation.
  • Photos I and II depict company houses for employees at North Braddock, PA, which include six rooms, bath, cellar, and electric lights, renting for $10 per month.
  • Photo III shows a house for a foreman or boss, which includes eight rooms, bath, cellar, and electric lights, renting for $15 per month.
  • Photo IV shows houses for employees at North Bessemer, PA, which include six rooms, bath, cellar, and electric lights, renting for $10 per month.

Overall, the image highlights the type of housing provided for industrial workers and their families during that era, emphasizing the amenities and rental costs.

Qwen

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

The image is a section from a historical document titled "Industrial Housing." It is a sepia-toned photograph of four different sections of housing, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The top of the image has the title "Industrial Housing" and includes subheadings "Detached Dwellings" and "Frame Construction." Below these headings, there are four photographs, each labeled with a Roman numeral (I, II, III, and IV).

  1. Photo I: Shows a row of identical small houses with a straight line of elevated walkways or porches, suggesting a communal living arrangement. The scene appears to be in a rural or semi-rural area, with a road running alongside the houses.

  2. Photo II: Depicts a cluster of houses on a hill, likely a residential area with a more rural feel. The houses are similar in style, with pitched roofs and a simple design. There is a structure that looks like a barn or a storage area nearby.

  3. Photo III: Features a single-story house with a large porch, set amidst open land. The house has a chimney and a small outbuilding to the side. The setting suggests a more individual or family-oriented living arrangement, with a larger yard and a more isolated feel.

  4. Photo IV: Shows a more elevated view of a residential area, possibly a street view with houses on both sides. The houses are small and uniform, and the image gives the impression of a neighborhood with a sense of community.

At the bottom of the image, there is a label with text that reads: "BEGHEDER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD COMPANY Subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation. I and II: Company houses for employees at Barth Bensheimer, Pa. III and IV: Company houses for employees at Russellton, Pa. Six rooms, bath, cellar, electric lights. Rent $10 per month."

This text indicates that the housing is associated with the Begheder and Lake Erie Railroad Company, a subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation. The houses are provided as company housing for employees at two locations, Barth Bensheimer and Russellton, Pennsylvania. The details provided at the bottom also give additional information about the houses, including the number of rooms, amenities, and the rent cost.

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

The image is a historical document showcasing various types of industrial housing, specifically detached dwellings made of frame construction. It contains four photographs labeled I, II, III, and IV, each depicting different styles and settings of residential buildings.

  1. Photograph I: Shows a row of identical, two-story, frame houses with gabled roofs, arranged in a straight line. The houses appear to be set in a relatively flat area with some trees and open space around them.

  2. Photograph II: Displays a similar row of frame houses, but these are located on a hillside. The houses are also two-story with gabled roofs, and there is a clothesline visible in the foreground.

  3. Photograph III: Features a single, larger frame house with a porch and a chimney. This house is more elaborate than the ones in the previous photographs, with a more prominent front entrance and a larger structure. It is situated in a landscaped area with trees and a clear sky.

  4. Photograph IV: Shows a different type of housing arrangement, possibly a small community of frame houses. The houses are smaller and more spread out, with a dirt road in the foreground and some trees and open space around them.

The document includes a caption at the bottom that reads: "BERGEN & ERIE RAILROAD COMPANY Subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation." It also provides additional details: "I and II: Company houses for employees at North Bessemer, Pa. III and IV: Company houses for employees at Russellton, Pa. Big rooms, bath, cellar, electric lights. Rent $10 per month." This information indicates that the houses were provided by the company for its employees, with amenities such as large rooms, bathrooms, cellars, and electric lighting, and the rent was $10 per month.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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