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Housing, Government: United States. Massachusetts. Boston: Schedules used by Local Boards of Health: Card used in the investigation of basements

Date

c. 1910

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

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Archival Material

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Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.2023

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Title

Housing, Government: United States. Massachusetts. Boston: Schedules used by Local Boards of Health: Card used in the investigation of basements

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1910

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.2023

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Amazon
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Amazon

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Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-06

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Clarifai

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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of paper with a list of items on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a sheet of paper with a number of different documents

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image displays a collection of forms and documents used by local Boards of Health, as described by the label "Schedules used by Local Boards of Health." The layout consists of three main elements:

  1. Upper Left Section (Yellow Form):

    • This appears to be a detailed tabular form with entries for buildings listed under the category "BUILDINGS ERECTED" with a range of dates (e.g., August 1, 1897 - June 1, 1914).
    • The form includes columns for specifications regarding the number of stories in buildings, the number of families, and sections for various other details such as plumbing, windows, doors, and other building characteristics.
    • There is space for specific information about construction and infrastructure elements, such as "class of construction," "ventilation," and "street width."
  2. Upper Right Section (White Form):

    • This document features official text directed to the "BOARD OF HEALTH, Boston, MA."
    • The text outlines an application process for a permit to occupy rooms described within the basement or cellar of a building. There are fields for entering the applicant's name, address, and other details such as the ward, building location, and intended purpose of the space (e.g., for sleeping or living purposes).
    • The upper section includes an official seal that likely represents the health department.
  3. Lower Section (Yellow Grid Sheet):

    • This appears to be a blank or lined grid page, possibly used for handwritten notes or data entry related to inspections.
  4. Label at Bottom Right:

    • A shorter description explains the purpose of these forms. It states: "Card used in the investigation of basements by the Health Department of the Board of Health in making inspection of basements used as living quarters. Other schedules are used by the Board to furnish material to buyers of real estate."

The overall layout suggests that these materials were used for systematic inspection, regulatory documentation, and issuing permits for living spaces in basements or other locations under health code standards.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a historical document layout used by local Boards of Health. The layout consists of three main sections:

  1. Top-left: A document labeled as "BLD'GS ERECTED AUGUST 1, 1897 - JUNE 1, 1914." It includes fields for date, location, owner, and address. The document has columns for "STORIES" and "NO. OF FAMILIES," with various categories such as Schools, Business, Stables, Public Building, Power House, to name a few, each followed by a blank space likely for filling in information.

  2. Top-right: An application form addressed to the "BOARD OF HEALTH BOSTON, MASS." The form is dated "191__" and allows the applicant to apply for a permit to occupy rooms for sleeping and living purposes in the basement or cellar. It includes spaces for the applicant's signature, name, address, building and room location, and reasons for use. This document bears the seal of the "HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CITY OF BOSTON."

  3. Bottom-left: A blank yellow grid paper, possibly intended for additional notes or data entry.

There is a caption at the bottom-right corner: "Card used in the investigation of basement by the Health Department of the Board of Health. The seal in upper right corner is sign of Health Dept. findings. Yellow ruled sheets attached to cards are used by the Board to furnish additional basement notes."

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a document related to health regulations and permits. It contains a table titled "Schedules used by Local Boards of Health" and a letter addressed to the "Board of Health, Boston, Mass." The letter mentions the provisions of chapter 596 of the Acts of 1914 and requests a permit to occupy rooms for living and sleeping purposes. The image also contains a blank space, possibly for additional information to be filled in.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This image shows historical documents that appear to be from a Local Board of Health. There are three main items visible:

  1. A form or schedule dated between August 1, 1907 and June 1, 1914, which appears to be some kind of tracking or statistics document

  2. A blank form letter addressed to "THE BOARD OF HEALTH, BOSTON, MASS." This appears to be an application or permit request form related to living and sleeping quarters in a building

  3. A caption or text at the bottom explaining these are cards used in investigations by inspectors of the Boston Board of Health

The documents have a yellowed, aged appearance and seem to be part of an administrative or record-keeping system used by public health officials in early 20th century Boston. The forms appear to be designed to track health-related statistics and regulate living conditions in buildings.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image presents a collection of documents related to the Boston Board of Health, specifically focusing on the schedules used by local boards of health. The documents are arranged in a collage format, with each section providing distinct information.

  • Top-left section:
    • A table with columns for "DATE", "LOCATION", "STORIES", and "NO. OF FAMILIES"
    • The table appears to be a form for recording data, with blank spaces for filling in information
  • Top-right section:
    • A letter addressed to the Board of Health in Boston, Massachusetts
    • The letter is dated 1911 and includes a circular logo at the top
    • The content of the letter is illegible due to its small size and faded appearance
  • Bottom section:
    • A blank piece of paper with a grid pattern
    • The purpose of this section is unclear, but it may be intended for additional notes or information

In summary, the image showcases a selection of documents from the Boston Board of Health, including a data recording form, a letter, and a blank piece of paper. These documents provide insight into the administrative and organizational aspects of the Board's activities during the early 20th century.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image presents a collection of documents related to the Board of Health, featuring a title that reads "Schedules used by Local Boards of Health." The documents are arranged in a collage style, with each one showcasing a unique aspect of the board's activities.

Document 1: Old & Erected Schedule

  • Date: August 1, 1907 - June 1, 1914
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Content: A table with columns for date, location, owner, stories, and number of families

Document 2: Application for Permit

  • Date: 1911
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Content: A form with spaces for applicant's name, address, building location, number of rooms, and number of sleeping only

Document 3: Card Used in Investigation of Basements

  • Date: 1911
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Content: A card with a grid pattern and text describing the investigation process

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the daily operations of the Board of Health in Boston during the early 20th century. The documents highlight the importance of record-keeping and data collection in ensuring public health and safety.

Amazon Nova

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

This image shows two documents. The first is a schedule used by Local Boards of Health. It contains columns for the date, location, owner, address, and number of families. The second document is a letter addressed to the Board of Health in Boston, Mass. It contains information about the location, number of rooms, and number of people living in a basement.

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

The image shows a page with a few pieces of paper attached to it. The page is gray and has a black border around it. The pieces of paper are of different sizes and shapes, and they are attached to the page with a white border. The pieces of paper have some text and numbers on them, and they seem to be related to the schedules used by the local boards of health.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-24

Here's a description of the image based on the provided text and visuals:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a collection of documents related to local boards of health, specifically concerning housing and sanitation inspections. The documents appear to be from the early 20th century (around 1914), based on the dates mentioned. They are mounted on a gray-toned background.

Detailed Breakdown:

  1. Title: At the top center, a title reads "Schedules used by Local Boards of Health."

  2. Left Document:

    • It's a chart titled something like "BLDG. ERECTED AUGUST 1, 1907 - JUNE 1, 1914."
    • The chart has columns for stories, number of families, and possibly location, address, and owner.
    • Rows list housing features such as address permit, windows, walls, water closet and address permit for sleeping or living
  3. Right Document:

    • This is a formal document, possibly an application or permit.
    • It starts with "Boston, 191_" indicating a date around 1910.
    • It is addressed "To the BOARD OF HEALTH, BOSTON, MASS."
    • It states that someone is applying for a permit to occupy rooms in the basement/cellar of a building, in accordance with the Acts of 1914.
    • It includes spaces for the applicant's name, address, and details about the building, rooms, and usage (sleeping vs. living).
  4. Bottom Text Block:

    • A caption explaining the contents: "Card used in the investigation of basements by the sanitary inspectors of the Boston Board of Health in 1914...the permit issued by the board to families desiring to occupy basement rooms."

In summary, the image is a collection of documents related to housing inspections and permitting processes by local boards of health around 1914, focusing on the sanitary conditions and occupancy of basement dwellings.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-24

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a photograph of a scrapbook page or a document related to public health and housing regulations in Boston, Massachusetts, from the early 20th century. It appears to be composed of multiple documents and is of archival quality.

Main Elements and Layout:

  • Top Title: "Schedules used by Local Boards of Health" at the top.
  • Left Side:
    • A printed form or schedule with columns for "BLDG ERECTED AUGUST 1, 1907 - JUNE 1, 1914" and various categories (like "ADDRESS, PERMIT FOR SLEEPING OR LIVING," "WINDOWS", "WALLS", etc. with a "STORIES ()" and "No. of Families" column.
    • A smaller, blank sheet of yellow paper.
  • Right Side:
    • A letter or official form addressed to the Board of Health in Boston. It includes areas to fill in: date, address, and specific details related to permission to occupy rooms, including the address, and is "for living and sleeping purposes." This letter includes the seal of the city of Boston.
  • Bottom: A rectangular printed section providing text about the investigation of basements, in particular "Card used in the investigation of basements by the sanitary inspectors of the Boston Board of Health in 1914." and states that the "At the right is the permit"

Overall Impression:

The image seems to be a historical snapshot of the process of inspecting and regulating dwellings, likely intended to ensure safe and healthy living conditions. It offers insights into the public health practices and procedures employed in early 20th-century Boston, with a focus on investigating basement dwellings.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical document display from the Boston Board of Health, dated around 1914. The display includes three main items:

  1. Top Left Document:

    • This is a "Weekly Report" form from the "B.B. of H. District 3," dated June 1, 1914.
    • The form lists various types of rooms or spaces (e.g., "Room, used for sleeping or living," "Basement, used for living or storage," etc.) and their corresponding conditions (e.g., "dark and damp," "poorly ventilated," etc.).
    • There are columns for recording the number of such rooms or spaces inspected and the number of families living in them.
  2. Bottom Left Document:

    • This appears to be a blank form or envelope, possibly related to the submission of reports or applications.
  3. Right Document:

    • This is a formal application form addressed to the Board of Health in Boston, Massachusetts.
    • The form is for applying for a permit to use rooms in the basement or cellar of a building for living and sleeping purposes.
    • It references Chapter 688 of the Acts of the year 1914, which likely outlines the regulations for such permits.
    • The form includes spaces for the applicant's name, address, building details, location of rooms, and the number of people for sleeping and living purposes.
  4. Bottom Center Label:

    • This label provides context for the display, explaining that the Board of Health required detailed plans of basements, including dimensions, window sizes, and ventilation, before issuing permits for families to occupy basement rooms.

The overall purpose of the display is to showcase the schedules and forms used by local boards of health to regulate and monitor living conditions, particularly in basement spaces, ensuring they met health and safety standards.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image appears to be a historical document related to the investigation of basements by the sanitary inspection of the Boston Board of Health in 1914.

  • Left Side: The left side of the image contains a form or schedule titled "Schedules used by Local Boards of Health." The form is divided into sections: "PURPOSE," "DATE," "LOCATION," "OWNER," "STORIES," and "No. OF FAMILIES." It lists items like "BEDROOMS," "KITCHENS," "WASHING," "WATER CLOSET," and "GAS" with corresponding checkboxes and text entries. The date range provided is from August 1, 1907, to June 1, 1914, suggesting a historical record or inspection report.

  • Right Side: The right side of the image shows a letter addressed to the "BOARD OF HEALTH, BOSTON, MASS." The letterhead contains a seal and text indicating an application for a permit to occupy rooms located in the basement of a building for living and sleeping purposes. It includes fields for the applicant's name, address, number of rooms, and the number of rooms for sleeping and living purposes. The form is dated "1914."

  • Bottom Label: At the bottom, there is a label explaining the document: "Card used in the investigation of basements by the sanitary inspection of the Boston board of Health in 1914. The reverse of the card is shown with coordinate building plan and rooms checked for each individual basement dwelling investigated. At the right is the permit issued by the Board to families desiring to occupy basement rooms."

The document reflects historical public health practices, focusing on the inspection of basements for hygiene and living conditions and the issuance of permits for occupancy.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image shows a historical document used by local boards of health, specifically in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1914. The document is divided into two main sections:

  1. On the left side, there is a yellow card with a grid and various categories printed on it. The categories include "BUILD'G ERECTED," "DATE," "LOCATION," "OWNER," "ADDITIONS," "STORIES," and "NO. OF FAMILIES." Each category has corresponding rows and columns for data entry. The card is used for recording information about buildings, particularly basements, and is labeled as a card used in the investigation of basements by the sanitary inspectors of the Boston Board of Health in 1914.

  2. On the right side, there is a formal letter addressed to the Board of Health in Boston. The letter is dated 1914 and references Chapter 628 of the Acts of the year 1914. It is an application for a permit to occupy rooms in a basement or basement cellar for living and sleeping purposes. The letter includes spaces for the applicant to fill in their name, address, and details about the building and the rooms they wish to occupy.

The overall purpose of the document appears to be a formal request for a permit to use a basement or basement cellar as living quarters, with the accompanying card used for collecting and recording the necessary information about the building and its occupants.

Text analysis

Amazon

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