Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Improved: United States. New York. New York City. "City and Suburban Homes Co.": City and Suburban Homes Co., New York City: View of the Corner of 17th Avenue and 68th street, Homewood, the Company's suburban settlement.

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, 3.2002.1907

Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Improved: United States. New York. New York City. "City and Suburban Homes Co.": City and Suburban Homes Co., New York City: View of the Corner of 17th Avenue and 68th street, Homewood, the Company's suburban settlement.

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, 3.2002.1907

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-04

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Flyer 64.9
Land 62.6
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Person 44.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-04

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Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

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Google
created on 2019-06-04

Text 95.5
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Microsoft
created on 2019-06-04

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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Poster
Person 93.9%
Person 84.3%
Person 80.1%
Person 79.8%
Person 44.9%
Poster 57.2%

Categories

Imagga

text visuals 55.8%
food drinks 32.1%
paintings art 10.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-04

a stack of flyers on a table 28%
a stack of brochures on a table 26.4%
a close up of a white wall 26.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a photograph of a house with a large house in the background -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is an archival photograph presenting a view of suburban homes built by the City and Suburban Homes Co., located at the corner of 17th Avenue and 85th Street, in Homewood, New York City. The photograph showcases a row of charming, well-maintained houses situated on elevated plots, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and landscaped greenery.

Several people can be seen in the foreground, including children, standing or walking along the street or near the houses. The street appears to be unpaved, indicating an earlier time period.

Below the photograph is an explanatory text describing details about the houses on this corner. It specifies that the homes are built on a plot measuring 40 x 100 feet, containing eight rooms and a bath. The purchase price of these houses was $4,750 at the time, with a mortgage plan requiring monthly payments of about $33.09, combining principal and interest. Additionally, the text states that a life insurance policy tied to the house was valued at $6,500 with a monthly premium of $5.75 to $12.50 for a man aged 29 years. The image and accompanying text reflect the historical real estate practices and living conditions of the era.

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

The image consists of a photograph and a descriptive text on a document titled "City and Suburban Homes Co., New York City." The photograph shows a corner view of several large, two-story houses with steeply pitched roofs and front porches. The houses are situated on a slightly elevated area, with a paved walkway and a grassy area in front. There are a few people visible on the sidewalk, adding a sense of scale to the homes and the street. Tall trees are visible in the background, contributing to a suburban neighborhood setting.

Below the photograph is a text box that provides details about the homes. The text reads:

"City and Suburban Homes Company
View of the Corner of 17th Avenue and 85th Street, Homewood,
the Company’s suburban settlement.

The house on this corner is built on a plot of ground
40’ x 100’ and contains 8 rooms and bath. The purchase price of this
house was $3,928, the mortgage being 60% at 6% per cent.
$2,323, and the monthly installment, principal and interest, $33.09.
The life insurance policy required on this house would be $2,500,
which would mean a monthly payment of $5. 75/100 for a man 25 years
of age."

This text provides financial and architectural details about one of the houses depicted in the photo. It describes the size of the plot and house, as well as details about the mortgage, monthly installment, and required life insurance policy.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a large, ornate Victorian-style house with a wraparound porch and several people standing outside. The house appears to be located in a residential neighborhood, with trees and other houses visible in the background. The image is sepia-toned, giving it an antique appearance. Below the image is text describing the property, including details about its size, price, and insurance policy.

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

This is a historical real estate document from the City and Suburban Homes Co. of New York City. The image shows a Victorian-style house on a corner lot at 17th Avenue and 65th Street in Bensonhurst. The photograph appears to be from the early 1900s, showing a large house with a porch and multiple stories. There are a few small figures visible on the street in the distance.

The accompanying text provides interesting details about the property:

  • The lot size is 40' x 100'
  • The house includes 8 rooms and a bath
  • Purchase price was $5,500 with a down payment of $550
  • Monthly installments for principal and interest were $34.00
  • Life insurance policy required was $2,500
  • Monthly payments would be $3.75 1/2 for a man 35 years of age

This document appears to be a real estate listing or advertisement from what was likely a development company building suburban homes in Brooklyn during New York City's expansion period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image presents a sepia-toned photograph of a house, accompanied by a typed description of the property. The photograph is situated at the top center of the image, while the description is positioned below it.

Photograph:

  • The photograph depicts a large house with a wraparound porch and a chimney.
  • The house features a gable roof and is surrounded by trees and bushes.
  • A sidewalk leads up to the front door, and people are standing on the porch and in front of the house.

Description:

  • The description provides details about the property, including its location, size, and features.
  • It mentions that the house is located on a plot of ground 40' x 100' and contains 8 rooms and bath.
  • The purchase price of the house was $3,678, and the monthly installment for principal and interest is $13.00.
  • The life insurance policy required on this house would be $2,000, which would mean a monthly payment of $3.75 1/2 for a man 25 years of age.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the photograph and description.

Overall, the image appears to be a real estate listing or advertisement for the house, providing potential buyers with information about the property's features and financing options.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a vintage advertisement for a house in New York City, featuring a sepia-toned photograph of the house and a typed description of its features and price.

  • Title
    • The title at the top of the image reads "City and Suburban Homes Co., New York City" in small text.
  • Photograph
    • Below the title is a sepia-toned photograph of a large house with a porch and a tree in front of it.
    • The house has multiple stories and a chimney.
    • There are people standing on the porch and in front of the house.
  • Description
    • Below the photograph is a typed description of the house's features and price.
    • The description includes information about the house's size, number of rooms, and amenities.
    • The price of the house is listed as $3,978.
    • The description also mentions that the house is located on a plot of ground and has a monthly payment of $3.75 1/2 for a man 25 years of age.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a light beige color.
    • There is a darker beige border around the edges of the image.

Overall, the image appears to be an advertisement for a house in New York City, showcasing its features and price. The use of a sepia-toned photograph and a typed description gives the image a vintage feel, suggesting that it may have been created in the early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image features a monochromatic photograph of a large, Victorian-style house with a porch, set against a backdrop of trees and a street. The photograph is bordered by a white frame. Below the photograph, there is a section of text that appears to be a description or advertisement for the house, written in a cursive font. The text provides details about the house's location, dimensions, and cost, as well as information about the mortgage and insurance options available. The image has a sepia tone, suggesting that it is an old photograph.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows a vintage photo of a house in black and white, with a piece of paper containing information about the house. The photo is placed on the upper left side of the paper. The house has a porch and a chimney, with a tree on the right side. The photo is surrounded by a white border. There are people standing in front of the house.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image based on the provided information:

Overall Impression:
The image is an old sepia-toned photograph presented on a larger sheet, likely from an album or promotional material. It features a residential scene, with a focus on a house built by the "City and Suburban Homes Co." in New York City. Below the photograph is a typewritten description of the house and financial details.

Image Details:

  • Scene: The photograph captures a corner house in what appears to be a planned suburban development. The house is likely newly built when the picture was taken. There are other similar-looking houses visible down the street. A few people, including some children, are standing near the house.
  • Architecture: The house is a substantial two-story building with architectural details typical of the early 20th century. It has a veranda.
  • Composition: The photo is taken from a slightly elevated angle.

Text Description:

  • Content: The typed text below the photograph provides specific details about the house. It gives the location (corner of 17th Avenue and 68th Street, Homewood), lot size (40' x 100'), number of rooms (8), purchase price ($3,578), mortgage amount ($3,221), monthly installment ($35.00), and the required life insurance policy cost (with a monthly payment of $3.75 1/2 for 25 years).
  • Purpose: The text is clearly intended to be informative and persuasive, likely to attract potential buyers to this suburban development.

In summary, the image is a vintage advertisement showcasing a house in a planned suburban development, complete with pricing and financial details to entice prospective homeowners.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image is a photograph mounted on a light-colored matte. It appears to be an advertisement or informational piece from the early 20th century, showcasing a residential property.

Details:

  • Main Photograph: A sepia-toned photograph dominates the upper part of the image. It depicts a large, two-story house with a porch, potentially a Queen Anne or similar architectural style. The house is situated on a corner lot, with a sidewalk and what appears to be a paved road in front. The house is on a raised lot, with some landscaping and a hedge. People are visible, including a group of children and a couple standing on the corner.
  • Text Below: Below the photograph is a typed description, providing further information about the house. The text details the location (Corner of 17th Avenue and 68th Street, Homewood), the plot size, the number of rooms, the purchase price, the mortgage amount, the monthly installments, and the required life insurance for a 25-year term. The text is likely promotional in nature, offering a glimpse into the cost of homeownership at the time.
  • Title/Header: At the top, "City and Suburban Homes Co., New York City" is printed, providing the name of the company.
  • Quality: The photograph itself appears to be of decent quality for the time period, though the overall presentation (mounting and text) is somewhat aged, as would be expected.

Overall Impression:

The image evokes a sense of early suburban life and a time when homeownership was likely a significant investment and aspiration. It offers a glimpse into the real estate and financial details of the era, with a focus on enticing potential buyers.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is an advertisement from the City and Suburban Homes Company, New York City. It features a photograph of a house located at the corner of 191st Avenue and 26th Street in Bayside, which is described as the company's suburban settlement.

The house is built on a plot of ground measuring 40 x 100 feet and contains 8 rooms and a bath. The purchase price of the house was $5,875. The mortgage, after paying down 10 percent, is $5,281, with the monthly installment for principal and interest amounting to $35. The life insurance policy required on this house would be $5,500, which would mean a monthly premium of $3.75 1/2 for a man 25 years of age.

Text analysis

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