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a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with two pictures of a building

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two drawings of buildings in the city

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

This image showcases two sketches with descriptions displaying improved housing projects in London, focusing on structures referred to as "Rowton Houses."

1. Left Sketch - Rowton House, King's Cross:

   • A detailed drawing of a large, multi-story residential building with an expansive layout featuring numerous windows and corner towers.
   • Below the sketch, there is text describing this building:
     • It opened in February 1892 and had accommodations for 874 residents.
     • It mentions that the building was updated in 1895, with room numbers increased to 944.
     • Additional text explains amenities such as bathrooms and washrooms provided for residents.

2. Right Sketch - Rowton House, Newington Butts:

   • Another intricately drawn building similar in size and architectural style to the King's Cross building. It is depicted surrounded by horse-drawn carriages and individuals walking.
   • Below this sketch is descriptive text:
     • This Rowton House opened in December 1895 with facilities for 806 bedrooms.
     • Updates reduced this to 804 rooms for living space.
     • It mentions public recreation grounds near the building.

3. Additional Text on the Bottom:

   • The lower section states "Model Lodging Houses for J.R. [Jenkin Rowton?]," created in London by Lord Rowton. This marks the project’s intention for improving housing conditions across a wide area between 1892 to 1904. Expenses for the initiative totaled £450,000.

At the top of the image, a title reads: "Improved Housing: London," emphasizing the focus on modernized living accommodations. The overall presentation reflects historic efforts to provide affordable and higher-quality housing for the urban population in 19th-century London.

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

The image is a historical illustration depicting two large buildings, identified as Rowton House King's Cross and Rowton House Newington Butts. The illustration is part of a presentation on "Improved Housing: London." At the top, there is a title indicating the theme of the image. Each building is shown in a sketch-style drawing, capturing their architectural features, such as numerous windows and prominent rooflines with chimneys and towers.

Below each building illustration is descriptive text providing details about them:

1. Rowton House King's Cross: The text informs that this building was opened in February 1892. Initially, it had 678 bedrooms, but with the addition of a wing, it reached a total of 944 bedrooms.

2. Rowton House Newington Butts: This building was opened in December 1897. Originally, it had 805 bedrooms, but after alterations in 1925, it expanded its capacity. The text mentions that the house faces a public recreation ground.

Towards the bottom of the image is more general information stating that these are "Model Lodging Houses" built in London by Lord Rowton under the Cedars Act of 1892 to 1904. The amount of money involved in the project was £450,000. The illustration appears to be part of a presentation or publication highlighting advancements in housing during that period in London.

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows two architectural drawings of improved housing in London. The first drawing depicts a large, ornate building called Rowton House, King's Cross, which provided affordable accommodations for 670 men. The second drawing shows Rowton House, Vauxhall Bridge, which could accommodate 1,000 residents. Below the drawings is a caption describing these "model lodging houses" as providing inexpensive housing for working men in London.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows two sketches or illustrations of large buildings in London side-by-side. The sketch on the left is labeled "Rowton House, King's Cross" and depicts a grand, multi-story building with ornate architecture. Horse-drawn carriages and people can be seen in the street in front of the building.

The sketch on the right is labeled "Rowton House, Newington Butts" and shows a similar large, stately building but from a slightly different perspective with more of the surrounding street and buildings visible.

Below the sketches, a caption provides more context, explaining that these are "Model Lodging Houses" erected in London by Lord Rowton to provide improved, low-cost housing accommodations for working men. The buildings were opened in 1892 and 1897 respectively.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a historical document showing two architectural drawings of "Model Lodging Houses" in London. The page is titled "Improved Housing: London" and shows two buildings:

1. Rowton House Kings Cross (on the left)
2. Rowton House Newington Butts (on the right)

Both are large, impressive Victorian-style buildings with multiple stories, turrets, and ornate architectural details. The drawings include small figures and horse-drawn carriages in the foreground to show scale.

According to the text below the images, these were model lodging houses erected in London by Lord Rowton & Co. shareholders between 1892 to 1905, with a total investment of £450,000 (as of 1905).

These buildings represented an important development in urban housing solutions in late Victorian London, providing accommodation for single men. The architectural style is typical of the period, featuring grand facades with decorative elements and a institutional yet dignified appearance.

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

The image presents a vintage-style page featuring two sketches of buildings, accompanied by descriptive text. The page is divided into two sections, each containing a sketch and corresponding text.

• Title and Header
  • The title "Improved Housing: London" is displayed in small black text within a rectangular box at the top center of the page.
  • Below the title, the page is headed with the words "ROWTON HOUSE - KINGS CROSS" and "ROWTON HOUSE - NEWINGTON BUTTS" in small black text.
• Sketches and Descriptions
  • The left sketch depicts a large building with a central tower, surrounded by smaller buildings and people on the street.
  • The right sketch shows a similar building with a central tower, but with more people and carriages on the street.
  • Below each sketch, there is a paragraph of text describing the building and its features.
• Additional Text
  • At the bottom of the page, there is a paragraph of text that appears to be a model lodging house description.
  • The text mentions that the building was erected in London by Lord Rowton and Co., and that it was paid for by the investment of £450,000 (1909).
• Background and Border
  • The background of the page is a light brown color, with a darker brown border around the edges.
  • The border is thicker at the top and bottom of the page, and thinner on the sides.

Overall, the image appears to be a page from an old book or document that showcases examples of improved housing in London during the early 20th century. The sketches and descriptions provide insight into the design and features of these buildings, while the additional text highlights the investment and construction of one of these models.

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

This image presents a historical document showcasing two architectural drawings of buildings in London, accompanied by descriptive text. The title "Improved Housing: London" is prominently displayed at the top.

The left-hand drawing depicts a large, multi-story building with a flat roof and numerous windows, set against a backdrop of people and horse-drawn carriages. The accompanying text reads "ROWTON HOUSE, KING'S CROSS," followed by a detailed description of the building's features and amenities.

The right-hand drawing illustrates another large, multi-story building with a flat roof and numerous windows, situated in a park-like setting with people and horse-drawn carriages. The text below this drawing states "ROWTON HOUSE, NEWINGTON BUTTS," providing a detailed description of the building's features and amenities.

At the bottom of the page, the text "MODEL LODGING HOUSES" is displayed, followed by a description of the project's funding and investment details. The background of the image is a light brown color, with a darker brown border around the edges. Overall, this image provides a glimpse into the history of housing in London during the late 19th or early 20th century.

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

The image shows a page from a book or document, with two illustrations and text. The page is titled "Improved Housing: London," indicating that it is discussing housing improvements in London. The first illustration depicts a large building with many windows and a tower, labeled "Rowton House, Kings Cross." The second illustration shows a city street with a horse-drawn carriage and pedestrians, labeled "London House, Newington Butts." The text provides information about the Rowton House, including its opening date, number of rooms, and the fact that it was enlarged in 1893. It also mentions that the Newington Butts House was opened in 1897 and had originally 504 bedrooms, but was enlarged in 1895 to 1018 bedrooms. The text further discusses the model lodging houses for single men in London, which were funded by Lord Rothschild and Co. in 1892. The page appears to be a historical document or report on housing improvements in London during the late 19th century.

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

The image features two architectural drawings of buildings, with text underneath them. The drawings are of buildings that are in London. The image is titled "Improved Housing: London," and the buildings are called "Rowton House, King's Cross" and "Rowton House, Newington Butts." The buildings are in black and white, and the image has a black border. The drawings are of buildings that are in London.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

This image is a scan of a page from a historical document or scrapbook, featuring two architectural drawings and textual descriptions of "Improved Housing: London." The page has a light gray or beige tone, and there's some yellowing along the edges and corners.

The page is divided into two halves, each with a hand-drawn architectural illustration of a building accompanied by text below it. The first drawing is of "ROWTON HOUSE-KINGS CROSS," which opened in February 1896 and had 678 bedrooms. This was expanded to accomodate 944 rooms. The second drawing is of "ROWTON HOUSE-NEWINGTON DUTIS," which opened in December 1897 and originally had 804 bedrooms but was enlarged to 1018. The text mentions that the house faces a public recreation ground.

Below both drawings is a larger text block that reads "MODEL LODGING HOUSES," intended "FOR MEN" and erected in London by Lord Rowton and co-subscribers between 1892 and 1908. It notes that "dividends of 4% are paid on the investment of £450.000 (1909)."

The drawings appear to be detailed sketches, capturing the architectural style of the buildings. The details include windows, facades, and the surrounding areas with sketched figures and carriages, indicating human activity around the buildings.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

This image is a page from a historical document, possibly a book or pamphlet, dedicated to "Improved Housing" in London. It features two architectural drawings, presumably of Rowton Houses, which were lodging houses for single men.

Here's a breakdown:

• Top Banner: It reads "Improved Housing: London," setting the context.

• Architectural Drawings: Two framed drawings, labeled:

  • Rowton House, King's Cross: The text says that this house opened in February 1896 and had 678 bedrooms. Additional land was acquired which increased the accomodations to 944 bedrooms.
  • Rowton House, Newington Butts: This house opened in December 1897 and originally had 804 bedrooms. It was enlarged in 1905 to 1018 bedrooms, and faced a public recreation ground.

• Text at the Bottom:

  • It details the purpose of these buildings, which were built as "Model Lodging Houses" for single men.
  • It states they were erected in London by Lord Rowton and Co-subscribers between 1892 and 1908.
  • It also mentions the dividends of 4% being paid on the investment of £450,000 in 1909.

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

The image is a historical document titled "Improved Housing: London." It features two illustrations of model lodging houses in London, along with descriptive text below each illustration.

1. Left Illustration and Description:

   • Title: Rowton House, King's Cross
   • Description: Opened February 1894 and had 676 bedrooms in 7 blocks. The building had 700 sitting rooms, while the bedrooms were arranged in flats, having accommodations for 804 beds.

2. Right Illustration and Description:

   • Title: Rowton House, Newington Butts
   • Description: Opened December 1897. It had originally 720 bedrooms but was enlarged in 1905 to 804 bedrooms. The house stands on a former recreation ground.

3. General Information:

   • Text Below Illustrations: Model Lodging Houses for persons of small means in London by Sir George R. Sims. Accommodates 12,000. Dividends of 4% are paid on the investment of £450,000 (1909).

The document highlights the efforts to provide improved housing for people with limited financial means in London during the early 20th century. The Rowton Houses were significant projects aimed at offering better living conditions through structured and spacious accommodations.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-29

The image is a historical illustration of two model lodging houses in London. The illustration is divided into two sections, each showing a different building.

1. Left Panel: Rowton House, Kings Cross

   • The building depicted in this panel is the Rowton House in Kings Cross. The text below the illustration states that it was opened in 1889 and had 676 bedrooms. Additional land was acquired in 1904, and a new wing was built, increasing the number of bedrooms to 946. The text also mentions that Lord Conyon and Co. supervised the project, and dividends of 4% were paid on the investment of £450,000.

2. Right Panel: London House, Newington Butts

   • The illustration on the right shows the London House in Newington Butts. This house was opened in December 1897 and had its original 604 bedrooms. It was enlarged in 1905, adding 342 bedrooms, and a public recreation ground was also provided.

Both illustrations are black-and-white line drawings, showing the exterior facades of the buildings. The text provides details about the history, capacity, and management of these lodging houses, which were likely designed to provide affordable accommodation for single men.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-29

This image is a historical illustration featuring two buildings, both labeled as examples of "Improved Housing: London." The illustration is presented in black and white and appears to be from an old document or book.

Left Side:

• Building Name: Rowton House, Kings Cross
• Description: The building is depicted as a large, multi-story structure with a symmetrical facade. It has a mix of architectural elements, including a central tower and multiple chimneys. The building has a series of windows and balconies, suggesting it is designed to house a significant number of residents. The ground floor appears to have larger openings, possibly for entrances or communal areas. There are people and carriages depicted in front of the building, indicating a busy street scene.

Right Side:

• Building Name: London House, Newington Butts
• Description: This building is also a large, multi-story structure with a similar architectural style to the one on the left. It has a central tower and multiple chimneys. The building is surrounded by a landscaped area with trees and benches, and there are people and carriages in the foreground. The building appears to have a mix of windows and balconies, and the ground floor has larger openings.

Text:

• The text at the top reads "Improved Housing: London."
• Below the images, there is additional text providing information about the buildings:
  • Rowton House, Kings Cross: Opened January 1896 and has 676 bedrooms.
  • London House, Newington Butts: Opened December 1897 and has 904 bedrooms.
  • Both buildings are referred to as "Model Lodging Houses" for single men erected in London by Lord Rowton & Co. Subscribers.

The illustration is detailed and provides a glimpse into the housing conditions and architectural styles of the late 19th century in London.