Human Generated Data

Title

Street View of Lead City, Black Hills, D. T., the centre of the Gold Mining Dist

Date

1880s

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2599

Human Generated Data

Title

Street View of Lead City, Black Hills, D. T., the centre of the Gold Mining Dist

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

1880s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2599

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Animal 97.5
Mammal 97.5
Cattle 97.5
Human 95.9
Street 91.6
Urban 91.6
Building 91.6
Road 91.6
City 91.6
Town 91.6
Neighborhood 88.3
Nature 77.8
Art 73.2
Shelter 67.2
Rural 67.2
Outdoors 67.2
Countryside 67.2
Alley 58.8
Alleyway 58.8
Spoke 57
Machine 57

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

people 100
many 99.3
group together 99.1
group 98.9
cavalry 98.5
street 98.1
man 97.5
two 96.6
adult 95.5
three 91.9
several 91.9
mammal 91.6
one 91.3
four 89.8
vehicle 88.6
transportation system 87.8
wagon 84.2
child 83.7
home 82.1
town 82

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

ship 34
architecture 29.6
sky 27.6
vessel 27
wreck 25.9
old 23.7
building 22.9
travel 22.5
tourism 21.5
landscape 18.6
water 18
sea 18
history 17.9
boat 17.8
vehicle 15.7
craft 15.2
house 15
coast 14.4
structure 14.3
factory 13
ancient 13
construction 12.8
culture 12.8
industry 12.8
city 12.5
river 12.5
town 12.1
landmark 11.7
scenery 11.7
vintage 11.6
fisherman 11.1
historic 11
scenic 10.5
scene 10.4
shipwreck 10.3
summer 10.3
clouds 10.2
ocean 10.1
energy 10.1
power 10.1
tower 9.9
cloud 9.5
stone 9.3
village 9.3
church 9.3
industrial 9.1
vacation 9
mill 8.8
broken 8.7
winter 8.5
buildings 8.5
palace 8.5
wind 8.4
monument 8.4
traditional 8.3
environment 8.2
transport 8.2
snow 8.2
trees 8
windmill 7.9
machine 7.8
houses 7.8
heritage 7.7
shore 7.7
outdoor 7.7
england 7.6
religion 7.2
roof 7.1
rustic 7.1
rural 7.1
wheeled vehicle 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

building 99
outdoor 96.4
house 95
text 92.4
sky 70.8
white 62.7
old 55.7
several 15.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Cow
Person
Horse
Painting

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Cow 97.5%

AWS Rekognition

Cow 90.3%

AWS Rekognition

Cow 89.8%

AWS Rekognition

Cow 78.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 95.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 89.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 87.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 87.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 86.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 83.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 81.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 65%

AWS Rekognition

Person 58.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 56.9%

AWS Rekognition

Horse 87.6%

AWS Rekognition

Painting 73.2%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a group of cows are standing in the dirt

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This sepia-toned photograph depicts a street view of Lead City, located in the Black Hills, South Dakota Territory during the late 19th century, as indicated by the caption in the bottom left. The town appears to be bustling, with wooden storefronts and buildings lining both sides of a dirt road. Signs indicate the presence of businesses, such as one advertising "Wallpaper" and another labeled "Restaurant." A few people are seen walking on the sidewalks or standing near the buildings.

In the foreground, a team of horned oxen is resting or lying down on the dirt road, likely used for hauling goods or carts, given their harnesses. A covered wagon is visible further down the street, adding to the Old West atmosphere. The town has utility poles, suggesting some level of electrical or telegraph infrastructure. The photograph captures the essence of a frontier town during the gold mining boom.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image is a historic photograph depicting a street scene in Lead City, part of the Black Hills in the Dakota Territory, which was the center of the gold mining district. The street is unpaved, and a few cows are lounging in the foreground. On either side of the street, there are wooden buildings with old-fashioned storefronts. Some signs are visible, including one reading "WALL PAPER" on the left and another that says "RESTAURANT" in the distance. There are people on the street and sidewalks, and a horse-drawn wagon is visible traveling up the road. The overall feel of the image captures a moment from a bygone era, likely around the late 19th or early 20th century. The town has a classic western appearance, characteristic of boom towns that emerged during the gold rush period.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a street view of a town, likely in the late 19th or early 20th century. The street is lined with wooden buildings, some of which have storefronts and signage. In the foreground, there are several pack animals, likely donkeys or mules, resting on the street. The street appears to be unpaved, with some debris and rocks scattered around. The image has a sepia tone, characteristic of early photography. Overall, the scene depicts a bustling commercial street in what appears to be a frontier or mining town.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a historical sepia-toned photograph showing a street view of Lead City in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory, which was noted as the center of the Gold Mining District. The image shows a typical frontier town scene with wooden buildings lining both sides of an unpaved dirt street. There's a "WALL PAPER" sign visible on one of the buildings, and various commercial structures with wooden sidewalks and storefronts.

In the foreground, several cattle are resting on the ground, likely being used for transportation or work purposes. There are also some horse-drawn wagons visible further up the street. The buildings are typical of late 19th century western architecture, with false fronts and wooden construction. A telegraph or power pole stands prominently in the scene.

The photograph captures the rustic, developing nature of western mining towns during the American frontier period, showing both the commercial development and the still-rough conditions of the era, with livestock freely present in the street alongside business establishments.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a street scene in Lead City, Black Hills, D.T., the center of the Gold Mining District. The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up a dirt street lined with buildings on both sides. The street is empty, except for a few people standing near the buildings and a group of oxen tied to a post in the foreground.

On the left side of the street, there is a small building with a sign that reads "WALL PAPER" above the entrance. Next to it is a larger building with a sign that reads "RESTAURANT." Further down the street, there are several other buildings, including a general store and a saloon.

In the background, there are hills and mountains visible, suggesting that the photograph was taken in a rural or wilderness area. The overall atmosphere of the photograph is one of a small, quiet town in the midst of a mining boom.

The photograph appears to be an old photograph, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century. It has a sepia tone, which was a common color process used at the time. The photograph is also slightly faded and has some scratches and marks on it, which suggests that it may have been handled and stored for many years.

Overall, the photograph provides a glimpse into the life of a small mining town in the late 19th or early 20th century. It shows the buildings, streets, and people of the town, as well as the natural surroundings that made it possible for the town to exist.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

This image is a sepia-toned photograph of a street scene in Leadville, Colorado, circa 1870-1880. The image features a dirt road lined with buildings on both sides, including a restaurant, a wall paper store, and other establishments. In the foreground, several cows are tethered to a post, while people are visible in the background, some standing outside the buildings and others walking along the street. The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling commercial area during the late 19th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street in Leadville, Black Hills, D.T., which was the center of the gold mining district. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and there are people walking on the sidewalk. In the foreground, there are several cows lying on the street, and a few are chained to a wooden cart. A barrel is placed on the left side of the street, and a person is standing near it.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The vintage photo depicts a street scene with buildings on both sides. The street is lined with electric poles, and a few people are standing on the sidewalk. There are several cows on the street, and some of them are lying down. A few wooden carts are parked on the street. A few people are standing near the carts, and a few are standing on the sidewalk.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here is a description of the image:

The photograph captures a historical street scene, likely from the late 19th century. The image is a sepia-toned print, evoking the era in which it was taken.

Composition:

  • Foreground: Several cows are resting in the foreground. Some are lying down, chained together.
  • Middle Ground: A dirt road slopes upward, lined on both sides by wooden buildings. Wagons, a small group of people, and the general layout suggest a bustling commercial district of that time.
  • Background: The street extends into the distance, with more buildings visible, and appears to be on a gentle incline.

Key Features:

  • Buildings: The buildings are predominantly two stories with simple, functional designs. Signage is present on the buildings, indicating businesses like "Wall Paper" and "Restaurant."
  • Street: The road is unpaved, reflecting the era before widespread asphalt or concrete.
  • Utilities: Utility poles with crossbars are visible, implying an early electrical or telegraph infrastructure.
  • People: A small child stands on the sidewalk, and several men are present in the background.

Overall Impression:

The photograph offers a glimpse into a Wild West town. The presence of the cattle, the dusty street, and the rough-hewn buildings collectively build a scene evocative of the frontier era and the gold rush period. The details suggest a town in the American West, probably during the late 1800s. The text in the bottom of the image states it is a street view of Lead City, Black Hills, D.T, the center of the Gold Mining District.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here is a description of the image:

This sepia-toned photograph captures a street scene in Lead City, Black Hills, Dakota Territory, described as the "centre of the Gold Mining District." The view is taken from street level, looking up a slight incline lined with wooden buildings typical of a Western town.

On the left side of the street, a wooden structure with a shingled roof houses a "WALL PAPER" store, indicated by a sign above the entrance. A small child in a light-colored dress stands near a large wooden tub filled with water on the left side of the photo.

Along the right side of the street, various establishments with simple facades stand side-by-side. One building is marked "RESTAURANT" by a sign above the entry. Groups of people, likely residents and visitors of the town, are gathered on the boardwalks in front of the stores.

In the foreground, several oxen are resting or lying down in the dirt street. They are tethered together with chains and harnesses, suggesting they may have been used for hauling goods or transporting people. A covered wagon is seen on the right side of the street, hinting at the town's role as a hub for travelers and commerce.

A tall utility pole, a sign of emerging infrastructure, stands in the middle of the street, reaching high into the sky. The background of the photograph is dominated by the rolling hills and open sky.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a street view of an old western town, identified as Landsdowne Street in Rossland, British Columbia, which is described as the center of the gold mining district. The photograph appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Key details include:

  1. Buildings and Architecture:

    • The buildings lining the street are mostly wooden structures with false fronts, typical of the architecture in mining towns of that era.
    • Signs on the buildings indicate various businesses, such as a wallpaper store and a restaurant.
  2. Street Activity:

    • The street is unpaved and appears to be dirt or gravel.
    • There are several people visible, some standing and others walking or riding bicycles.
    • A few horse-drawn wagons are parked along the street.
  3. Animals:

    • A group of oxen or cattle is lying down in the middle of the street, tethered to a post or a wagon.
    • A dog is seen near the buildings on the left side of the image.
  4. Utility Poles:

    • There are several utility poles with wires, indicating that the town had some form of electrical or telegraph infrastructure.
  5. Atmosphere:

    • The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling, frontier town with a mix of commercial activity and rural elements.

This image captures a snapshot of life in a gold mining town during a period of significant development and activity in the region.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a sepia-toned historical photograph of a street view in Lead City, Black Hills, D.T. (Dakota Territory), which was the center of the Gold Mining District. The image captures a lively scene from what appears to be the late 19th or early 20th century, featuring a dirt street lined with wooden buildings.

The buildings have a classic frontier-style architecture, with signs indicating businesses such as "Wall Paper" and "Restaurant." There are people dressed in period attire walking along the street and near the structures. Notably, several cattle are grazing and standing in the middle of the street, which was a common sight in the days of the American West due to the lack of paved roads and planned urban planning. A covered wagon is visible further down the street, and utility poles line the sides of the road, hinting at the early presence of electricity infrastructure. The overall atmosphere reflects the bustling and rugged nature of a frontier town.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting a street view of Lead City, located in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory. The scene shows a typical frontier town during the Gold Mining District era. Several wooden buildings line both sides of the street, with signs indicating businesses such as a "Wall Paper" store and a "Restaurant." On the right side of the street, there are several oxen, some standing and some lying down, tethered together with chains. A covered wagon is also visible near the oxen. A person in a white dress is seen near a bucket on the left side of the street. The street itself is unpaved and dusty. There are also a few people standing near the buildings, and a telegraph pole is visible in the center background. The image captures a moment in the life of a bustling mining town during the late 19th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

PAPER
the
WALL PAPER
Gold
WALL
Street
View
centre
of
Mining
RESTAURANT
Hills,
D.
Rha Hills, D. T...the centre of the Gold
T...the
LeaderCity,
Mining District.
No. 571 Street View of LeaderCity,
571
District.
No.
Rha

Google

WALL PAPER. Nd 571 Street View of Lead Sity, Rlac Hills, D. T the centre of the Gold Mining District.
WALL
PAPER.
Nd
571
Street
View
of
Lead
Sity,
Rlac
Hills,
D.
T
the
centre
Gold
Mining
District.