Human Generated Data

Title

Charity, Public: United States. New York. Schenectady. Schenectady County Almshouse: Almshouses of Schenectady County, N.Y.: Surrounding District

Date

c. 1900

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, 3.2002.1129.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Charity, Public: United States. New York. Schenectady. Schenectady County Almshouse: Almshouses of Schenectady County, N.Y.: Surrounding District

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1900

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.1129.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-05

Road 91.4
Asphalt 84.5
Tarmac 84.5
Nature 78.5
Urban 75.2
Airfield 73.9
Airport 73.9
Building 68.7
Outdoors 67.4
Landscape 67.3
Text 66.6
Intersection 66.5
Poster 63
Advertisement 63
Transportation 61.5
Vehicle 57.9
Boardwalk 57.3
Bridge 57.3
Street 56.9
City 56.9
Town 56.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-05

transportation system 97.4
street 97.1
city 96.3
vehicle 95.8
road 95.8
river 94.9
no person 92.9
bridge 92.7
landscape 92.7
water 89.7
light 88.4
car 88.3
architecture 87.3
winter 86.5
building 86.4
town 86.3
travel 84.1
dawn 83.9
fog 83.9
people 83.4

Imagga
created on 2019-06-05

ship 48.1
oil tanker 40.2
cargo ship 34.7
vessel 31.4
sky 28.9
city 28.3
airship 27.9
architecture 26.6
landscape 23.1
structure 22.5
craft 22.5
building 20.8
travel 20.4
sea 20.3
sunset 19.8
tower 18.9
freight car 18.5
car 18.2
water 18
aircraft 17.6
tourism 16.5
vehicle 16.5
bridge 16.3
industry 15.4
liner 15
landmark 14.5
river 14.2
urban 14
skyline 13.3
passenger ship 13
wheeled vehicle 12.8
power 12.6
shipping 12.2
boat 12.1
light 12
ocean 11.9
bay 11.6
harbor 11.6
dusk 11.5
panorama 11.4
cityscape 11.4
construction 11.1
clouds 11
business 10.9
energy 10.9
industrial 10.9
night 10.7
port 10.6
buildings 10.4
hill 10.3
summer 10.3
historic 10.1
silhouette 9.9
scenery 9.9
coast 9.9
transportation 9.9
scenic 9.7
billboard 9.6
scene 9.5
center 9.5
famous 9.3
town 9.3
beach 9.2
environment 9.1
road 9
sun 9
outdoors 9
dock 8.8
pier 8.7
pollution 8.7
panoramic 8.6
tourist 8.2
reflection 8.1
history 8.1
signboard 8
football stadium 7.8
fuel 7.7
downtown 7.7
historical 7.5
environmental 7.5
plant 7.5
lake 7.5
vacation 7.4
ecology 7.3
transport 7.3
horizon 7.2
snow 7.2

Google
created on 2019-06-05

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-05

sky 84.4
black 69.1
old 59.9
house 56.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

House
Tree
Window
Poster
Building

Clarifai

House 65.1%

Clarifai

House 61.2%

Clarifai

House 56.5%

Clarifai

House 47.6%

Clarifai

House 43.6%

Clarifai

House 42%

Clarifai

House 41.2%

Clarifai

House 40.2%

Clarifai

House 39.6%

Clarifai

House 39.4%

Clarifai

House 37.7%

Clarifai

House 36.1%

Clarifai

House 34.1%

Clarifai

Tree 50.8%

Clarifai

Tree 41.9%

Clarifai

Tree 39.8%

Clarifai

Window 49.3%

Clarifai

Window 40%

Clarifai

Window 40%

Clarifai

Window 36.3%

Clarifai

Window 36.1%

Clarifai

Window 33.8%

Clarifai

Window 33.2%

Clarifai

Poster 45.7%

Clarifai

Building 44.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-05

cars vehicles 88.9%
beaches seaside 8.5%
nature landscape 1.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-05

a vintage photo of a building 65.3%
a vintage photo of an old building 59.4%
a vintage photo of a city 58.9%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

an old photo of a street with houses and cars

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a black and white photo of a town street

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts a residential district in the early 20th century, characterized by organized rows of houses and wide, open spaces. In the foreground, there is a curved road lined with white stones, creating a visible boundary. The background showcases a row of similar-looking, modestly sized houses with pitched roofs and a uniform layout, suggesting a planned suburban area. Two larger, more elaborate homes stand prominently on the right side with decorative architectural details. Utility poles are located along the roads, highlighting the area’s access to infrastructure. Several people, possibly residents, can be seen gathered near the houses, adding a human presence to the scene. The caption below reads "SURROUNDING DISTRICT," emphasizing the overall landscape and neighborhood context.

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

The image depicts a residential area with a series of houses lining the background. The houses appear to be multi-story and of similar architectural style, reminiscent of early 20th-century American suburban homes. In the foreground, there's a curved road that is bordered by a series of small white stones. The area appears sparsely vegetated, with patches of grass or dirt, suggesting a developing neighborhood. Telephone or utility poles are visible, indicating the presence of infrastructure. On one side of the road, there are some people gathered outside one of the houses, adding a sense of community to the scene. The photo has a sepia tone, giving it a vintage appearance. The number "223" is written at the top right corner, and beneath the image, there's the text "SURROUNDING DISTRICT," suggesting this is part of a larger photographic documentation or collection.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a historical black and white photograph of a residential neighborhood or district. The scene depicts a row of houses and buildings lining the street, with telephone poles and wires visible. The ground in the foreground appears to be covered in snow or some other white material. The image is labeled "Surrounding District", suggesting this is a view of the area surrounding a particular location. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of an older, established neighborhood or town.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph labeled "SURROUNDING DISTRICT" showing a residential street lined with similar-looking houses. The houses appear to be early 20th century American architecture, with most being two-story wooden structures with front porches. There are utility poles running along the street, and the road appears to curve, with white rocks or stones marking its edge. The houses are all of a similar style and appear to be part of a planned residential development. The image has a slightly faded, sepia-toned quality typical of older photographs, and there's a number "223" written in the top right corner.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a suburban street scene, showcasing a mix of residential and commercial properties.

Key Features:

  • Street and Sidewalks: The street is paved with a smooth surface, flanked by sidewalks on either side. The sidewalks are lined with small rocks or stones, adding a decorative touch to the scene.
  • Houses and Buildings: The street is lined with a variety of houses and buildings, including single-family homes, multi-unit dwellings, and possibly a few commercial structures. The houses are predominantly one- or two-story, with some featuring porches or balconies.
  • Utility Poles and Wires: Several utility poles are visible along the street, supporting power lines that crisscross the scene. These poles and wires suggest that the area has access to modern amenities.
  • Cars and People: A few cars are parked along the street, while people can be seen walking or standing outside the houses and buildings. This indicates that the area is populated and active.
  • Grass and Trees: The foreground of the image features a large expanse of grass, with a few trees scattered throughout. This adds a touch of natural beauty to the scene.
  • Sky: The sky above is overcast, casting a soft, diffused light over the entire scene. This creates a sense of calmness and serenity.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a charming and peaceful suburban scene, with a mix of old and new elements. The vintage aesthetic adds a nostalgic feel to the photograph, inviting the viewer to step back in time and explore the area's history.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a vintage photograph of a suburban neighborhood, with the title "SURROUNDING DISTRICT" at the bottom. The scene is set in black and white, featuring a row of houses along the right side of the image, each with a distinctive gable roof and chimney. In the foreground, a dirt road stretches across the image, flanked by telephone poles and lined with rocks on either side. The background reveals additional houses, suggesting a larger residential area.

The overall atmosphere of the image evokes a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, capturing a moment in time from the past. The photograph appears to be an archival or historical document, providing insight into the architecture and layout of suburban neighborhoods during a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a residential area, possibly from the early 20th century. The photograph shows a row of houses or buildings lining the street, with a wide open space in the foreground. The houses have a similar architectural style, with gable roofs and multiple windows. In the distance, there are more houses and a large building with a tower-like structure. The photograph has a watermark in the top right corner that reads "223" and "Surrounding District."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is in black and white, with the words "Surrounding District" written at the bottom. It features a row of houses on the right side, with a few people standing in front of them. On the left side, there are a few houses, and some people are standing in front of them. A few electric poles are installed on the road.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-23

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a vintage black and white photograph labeled "SURROUNDING DISTRICT" along the bottom edge. It depicts a residential area. In the foreground, there's a circular patch of grass or dirt with light-colored stones lining the edges. A road curves around this area.

In the background, a row of houses stretches across the frame. The houses appear to be of similar architectural style, and they are connected by telephone poles that run along the street. In the upper right corner of the photo, there is a handwritten number "223". The overall tone of the photograph is reminiscent of early 20th-century urban or suburban planning.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-23

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a vintage black and white photograph, possibly from the early 20th century. It captures a suburban or residential neighborhood scene. The overall tone is nostalgic, and the scene evokes a sense of historical charm.

Key Elements:

  • Houses: A row of houses lines the background, ranging in style. They appear to be primarily two-story structures, with varying rooflines and architectural details. Some of them may have porches or similar architectural elements.
  • Road/Street: In the foreground, a road or street winds through the area. The road is edged with small, light-colored rocks, adding a visual element.
  • Grass/Lawn: The grassy areas around the road create a sense of open space, possibly a green or a park-like setting.
  • Utilities: Utility poles with crossarms are visible, indicating the presence of electricity or telephone lines.
  • Sky: The sky is somewhat plain, with a slightly overcast appearance.
  • People: There are some people standing around a couple of houses in the background, which suggests a common area where people could gather.

Details:

  • The photograph is mounted, as evidenced by the black border.
  • There is a number written on the top right side, the number is 223.
  • At the bottom, it says "Surrounding District".

Interpretation:

The image likely documents a residential neighborhood, showcasing its homes and the layout of its streets. It provides a glimpse into the past, offering insight into architectural styles, infrastructure, and the way of life of a historical suburban area.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a residential street scene from an earlier time period, likely early to mid-20th century. The photograph is labeled "Surrounding District" and has a number "223" in the top right corner.

Key features of the image include:

  1. Houses: The street is lined with several houses, which are mostly two-story structures. The architectural style appears to be typical of early 20th-century American suburban homes, with gabled roofs and porches.

  2. Street Layout: The street curves gently to the left in the foreground. There are no visible vehicles or pedestrians, suggesting it might have been taken at a quiet time or possibly staged for documentation purposes.

  3. Utility Poles: There are several utility poles with wires running between them, indicative of the era's infrastructure for electricity and possibly telecommunications.

  4. Open Space: There is a significant amount of open, undeveloped land visible, particularly in the foreground and between the houses, suggesting that the area was still in the process of being developed or was less densely populated.

  5. Road Condition: The road appears to be unpaved or minimally paved, with visible patches and uneven surfaces. There are also small white spherical objects placed along the edges of the road, possibly markers or temporary barriers.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of a developing suburban neighborhood, showcasing the architectural styles and urban planning of the time.

Qwen

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

This is a sepia-toned photograph labeled "SURROUNDING DISTRICT" at the bottom. The image shows a residential area with a row of similar, two-story houses extending into the distance. The houses appear to have similar architectural styles with pitched roofs and gable fronts. There is a dirt road in the foreground, and several smaller, round objects are scattered on the ground, which could be rocks or some kind of debris. There are also utility poles lined up along the road, indicating the presence of electricity. In the distance, a group of people is gathered near one of the houses, possibly indicating a social or community activity. The overall atmosphere of the photo suggests it was taken in a suburban or semi-rural area during a historical period, likely in the early to mid-20th century.

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

This black-and-white photograph appears to be a historical image of a suburban or rural area labeled "Surrounding District." The scene captures a row of houses, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century, with a mix of architectural styles. The houses are situated along a dirt road, and there are utility poles with wires running parallel to the road. In the foreground, there is an open field with scattered white objects that could be stones or markers. The image has a sepia tone, giving it an aged appearance. The number "223" is noted in the top right corner, possibly indicating a cataloging or identification number. The overall impression is of a quiet, developing neighborhood from a past era.

Text analysis

Amazon

DISTRICT
SURROUNDING DISTRICT
SURROUNDING
223

Google

SURROUNDING DISTRICT
SURROUNDING
DISTRICT