Human Generated Data

Title

Rex Plaza Motel

Date

1950s

People

Artist: Terry Wood, American 20th century

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.674

Human Generated Data

Title

Rex Plaza Motel

People

Artist: Terry Wood, American 20th century

Date

1950s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.674

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Building 96.6
Tarmac 95
Asphalt 95
Road 94.6
Intersection 93.5
Urban 93.2
Transportation 81.4
Vehicle 81.4
Automobile 81.4
Meal 79.7
Food 79.7
Motel 78
Hotel 78
City 70.4
Town 70.4
Neighborhood 68.6
Office Building 58.3
Suburb 58.1
Billboard 56.5
Advertisement 56.5
Downtown 56.2
Street 55.6
Coupe 55.4
Sports Car 55.4
Diner 55.1
Restaurant 55.1
Hangar 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

street 99.5
architecture 97.9
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people 95.9
house 94.6
home 94.5
building 93.1
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road 89.8
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light 84.3
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city 82.7
transportation system 82.6
window 80.3
travel 77.8
storm 76.8
garage 76
theater 75

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

architecture 61.7
house 59.1
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structure 48.2
home 41.6
estate 33.3
housing 31.8
exterior 30.5
sky 28.4
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public house 26.1
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window 24.4
mobile home 24.1
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windows 17.3
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homes 10.8
mortgage 10.8
history 10.7
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living 10.4
landscape 10.4
lawn 10.4
stone 10.3
vehicle 10.1
suburbs 9.9
driveway 9.9
warehouse 9.8
summer 9.7
grass 9.5
contemporary 9.4
investment 9.2
tourism 9.1
station 9
office 8.8
tree 8.7
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historic 8.3
railway station 8.3
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porch 7.9
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sunny 7.8
historical 7.5
outdoors 7.5
style 7.4
business 7.3
square 7.3
wall 7.2
family 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Cloud 95.1
Sky 94.8
Building 94.1
Window 93
Door 89.1
Fixture 85.6
Rectangle 83.6
Facade 77.4
Tints and shades 77.2
Monochrome 74.2
Monochrome photography 72.2
Plant 71.9
Room 69.6
House 68.9
History 66.3
Home 63.7
Mixed-use 61.5
Paper product 61.3
Tree 59
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Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

building 99.6
text 99.2
outdoor 99.2
sky 97.5
road 96.4
house 94.4
sign 83.7
cloud 78
tree 75.4
billboard 75.4
town 42.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Car 81.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

streetview architecture 99.9%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a motel sign on the side of a building

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

The image is a vintage photograph of a two-story building labeled as "Rex Plaza Hotel Court." The structure showcases a mid-20th-century architectural style, with a clean, rectangular design and large windows. A prominent sign in front of the building reads "Rex Plaza Hotel Court" along with additional text advertising amenities such as a smorgasbord, Friday night specials, a swimming pool, and air conditioning. To the right of the image, there are several classic cars parked, suggesting the photo was taken in the 1950s or 1960s. The building sits on a street corner, with a curved driveway leading up to it. Trees and minimal landscaping are visible around the premises, while the sky appears somewhat overcast. Adjacent to the main building, there is signage displaying "Cafe and Dining," indicating a dining area within the hotel court.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a mid-20th-century hotel called "Rex Plaza Hotel Court." The hotel has a two-story structure with a flat roof and a modern architectural style typical of that era. Large signage in front of the building prominently displays the hotel’s name. The sign also advertises amenities such as a “SMORGASBORD,” “FRIDAY NITE,” “SWIM POOL,” and mentions that the rooms are “90% Air Conditioned.”

Several cars, which appear to be models from the 1950s or early 1960s, are parked in front of the building, further emphasizing the period in which the photograph was taken. There is a curved driveway leading to the entrance of the hotel, and the hotel is situated on a street corner.

Small trees or bushes are planted near the building, and the sky is overcast, with numerous clouds visible. A separate sign on the right side of the image appears to read "Coffee Shop," indicating the presence of an eatery within or nearby the hotel. The overall scene gives a nostalgic view into a past era of travel and accommodation.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a hotel called the "Rex Plaza Hotel Court". It is a multi-story building with a distinctive architectural style, likely from the mid-20th century. The hotel appears to be located on a street corner, with a parking lot in front. The image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it was taken some time in the past.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The black and white image shows an exterior view of the Rex Plaza Hotel Court building. It appears to be a two-story motel or hotel structure with a flat roof. A sign on the front of the building reads "REX PLAZA HOTEL COURT" and provides room rate information. The building has a simple, rectangular shape with windows and doors visible. Some trees and parked cars can be seen in front of the hotel. The image has an aged, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it may be from an earlier era, likely mid-20th century based on the architectural style and signage.

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

This is a black and white photograph of the Rex Plaza Hotel Court, which appears to be from the mid-20th century based on the architectural style and the vintage cars visible in the parking area. The building is a two-story modernist structure with clean lines and a flat roof. It has multiple windows across both floors and what appears to be an overhang or covered entrance area. The sign "REX PLAZA HOTEL COURT" is prominently displayed on the building. The property includes a parking area and appears to be situated on a corner lot with curved sidewalks. Several classic cars from the era are parked outside the hotel. The image has the slightly faded quality typical of photographs from this period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of the Rex Plaza Hotel Court, showcasing its exterior and surrounding environment.

Hotel Building:

  • The hotel is a two-story building with a flat roof.
  • It features a large sign on the front, prominently displaying "REX PLAZA HOTEL COURT" in white letters.
  • The building has a covered porch area on the ground floor, accompanied by several windows on both floors.
  • A parking lot is situated in front of the hotel, with a few cars parked.

Signage:

  • A smaller sign below the main sign advertises "SWIM POOL" and lists the hotel's amenities, including "INDOOR GARDEN," "FRIDAY NIGHTS," and "SWIM POOL."

Environment:

  • The hotel is situated in a suburban area, with a grassy median separating the parking lot from the street.
  • A sidewalk runs along the front of the hotel, and a streetlight is visible in the distance.
  • The sky above is overcast, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of the image.

Overall:

  • The image provides a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of a bygone era.
  • The Rex Plaza Hotel Court appears to be a charming and welcoming establishment, with its retro signage and classic architecture evoking a sense of nostalgia and charm.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of the Rex Plaza Hotel Court, showcasing its exterior architecture and surroundings. The hotel's design features a two-story structure with a flat roof, adorned with numerous windows on both floors. A prominent sign stands in front of the building, bearing the hotel's name in bold white letters against a dark background. Below the main sign, additional signs display information about the hotel's amenities, including a swimming pool.

In the foreground, a parking lot is visible, accompanied by a sidewalk that leads to the hotel entrance. The surrounding area appears to be a quiet neighborhood or suburban setting, with trees and other buildings visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a nostalgic and retro vibe, evoking a sense of simplicity and charm from a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows a black-and-white photo of the Rex Plaza Hotel Court, which is a building with many windows. It has a sign on top that reads "REX PLAZA HOTEL COURT." There are several cars parked in front of the building. There is a small hill of grass in front of the building, and a signboard is placed on it. There are also some trees and plants in front of the building.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts an old, monochromatic photograph of the Rex Plaza Hotel Court. The hotel is a two-story building with a flat roof and a wide, awning-covered entrance. It has several windows and a large signboard in front that reads "REX PLAZA HOTEL COURT." The signboard also includes smaller signs advertising "SMORGASBURG," "FRIDAY NATE SWIM POOL," and "100% Air Conditioned."

In front of the hotel, there is a parking area with several vintage cars parked, suggesting it was taken in an era when such cars were common. The parking area is well-maintained, with a grassy lawn and a concrete curb. A pole with a sign stands near the entrance, possibly indicating directions or information.

The sky is cloudy, contributing to the nostalgic and slightly melancholic tone of the image. The overall setting appears to be a suburban or small-town area, with a sense of simplicity and charm typical of older establishments.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

The image shows the Rex Plaza Hotel Court from a distance, with the building and parking area taking up the majority of the frame. The building is light colored and has a long, horizontal design with a flat roof. Underneath the roof, a covered walkway runs along the front of the building, supported by vertical columns.

A large sign that reads "REX PLAZA HOTEL COURT" is placed in front of the building, drawing attention to the hotel. Underneath it, another sign advertises "SMORGASBORD FRIDAY NITE SWIM POOL 100% Air Conditioned", likely promoting the hotel's amenities.

Several vintage cars are parked in a row in front of the building.

The sky is overcast, and the overall tone of the image is somewhat muted and vintage, which is enhanced by the black and white color scheme. There is a hint of damage on the top left of the image. A well-manicured lawn and a road in the foreground add to the sense of a well-maintained establishment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a vintage black and white photograph, likely taken in the mid-20th century. It depicts a two-story motel/hotel called "Rex Plaza Hotel Court". The photograph has a slight sepia tone, indicating its age.

Details:

  • Building: The motel is a low, rectangular structure, with a flat roof and a simple, functional design. It has a covered walkway supported by pillars that runs along the front. There are multiple windows on both the ground and upper floors.
  • Signage: A prominent sign identifies the establishment. It reads "REX PLAZA HOTEL COURT." There's a smaller sign below with information about the amenities, including "Smorgasbord Friday Night Swim Pool 100% Air Conditioned."
  • Setting: The motel is set back from a road. A driveway curves towards the building. The area in front is landscaped with grass and small bushes.
  • Vehicles: Several classic cars are parked in front of the motel, suggesting the era the photo was taken.
  • Sky: The sky is overcast.

Overall Tone:

The photo has a nostalgic feel. The style of the building, the vintage cars, and the faded appearance all contribute to a sense of history and a simpler time. It captures a snapshot of a roadside motel in the mid-20th century.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a vintage photograph of a hotel named "Rex Plaza Hotel Court." The building is a two-story structure with a modern design for its time, featuring clean lines and a flat roof. The facade of the hotel is relatively plain, with rectangular windows and minimal ornamentation.

In front of the hotel, there is a prominent sign that reads "Rex Plaza Hotel Court" and lists amenities such as "Garage Free," "TV," "Swim Pool," and "Kitchenette." The sign is mounted on a tall, angular structure that adds to the modern aesthetic of the building.

To the right of the hotel, there is a parking area with several vintage cars parked, indicating the era of the photograph. The cars appear to be from the mid-20th century, likely the 1950s or 1960s.

The street in front of the hotel is wide and relatively empty, with a sidewalk and a few trees visible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, possibly suburban or roadside location. The photograph has a sepia tone, which adds to its vintage feel.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image depicts a vintage scene of a hotel or motel named "Rex Plaza Hotel Court." The building is a two-story structure with a flat roof and a series of windows along its facade. The front of the building has a large awning providing partial shelter, and there are a few bushes near the entrance. A prominent sign reading "Rex Plaza Hotel Court" is displayed above the entrance, with additional smaller signs below, advertising amenities such as "Smoke Gas Barbeque Friday Nite Swim Pool." The area in front of the building appears to be landscaped with grass, and there are a few parked cars visible, including a classic car style that suggests the photo is from an earlier era. The overall tone of the image is monochromatic, typical of photographs from the mid-20th century. The sky is overcast, adding to the vintage and nostalgic feel of the scene.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a mid-20th century motel named "Rex Plaza Hotel Court." The building has a flat roof with a symmetrical design, and the facade is clean and simple, featuring evenly spaced rectangular windows. A sign on the building advertises amenities like a "Friday-Nite Swim Pool" and "Air Conditioning."

The motel has a covered area with a flat roof supported by columns, under which there are some chairs and tables, suggesting a small outdoor seating area. The parking lot in front of the motel has several cars parked, indicating a busy period. The image appears to have been taken during the day under clear skies, as there are no visible clouds. The overall architectural style and the cars suggest that the photograph is from the 1950s or 1960s. There is some wear and tear visible on the photograph, such as scratches and discoloration, indicating its age.

Text analysis

Amazon

REX
HOTEL
COURT
PLAZA
FRIDAY
SWIM
SWIM POOL
POOL
Air
Conditioned
SMORGASBORD
140% Air Conditioned
FRIDAY MITE
MITE
140%

Google

REX PLAZA HOTEL COURT SMORGASBORD FRIDAY MITE SWIM POOL ON
REX
PLAZA
HOTEL
COURT
SMORGASBORD
FRIDAY
MITE
SWIM
POOL
ON