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Housing, Improved: United States. Massachusetts. Cambridge. Massachusetts Building Permits

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c. 1900

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Housing, Improved: United States. Massachusetts. Cambridge. Massachusetts Building Permits

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Artist: Unidentified Artist,

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c. 1900

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Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.3357.4

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created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

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OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This is a vintage application form for obtaining a permit from the Superintendent of Public Buildings in Cambridge. It is designed for individuals seeking permission to install a boiler, engine, or other apparatus in a building.

Breakdown of the form:

  1. General Details:

    • Location of the building.
    • Name of owner, mechanic, and occupant.
    • Purpose of the building and apparatus being installed.
  2. Boiler/Engine Specifications:

    • Number of engines or boilers.
    • Various details like size, weight, power, type (horizontal, vertical, sectional, tubular), and the location of installation within the building.
  3. Building & Construction Details:

    • Materials of the floor supporting the apparatus.
    • Articulates specifications for brickwork, air space, and chimney flues.
    • Dimensions of other equipment (e.g., dynamo, furnace).
  4. Inspection Section:

    • Allows for an inspector's review information, including their name, ward, location, and permit recommendations.
    • Details such as completion cost and type of apparatus installed.
  5. Declaration:

    • A certification (with a signature) confirming that the application complies with Cambridge building ordinances. The applicant provides sworn evidence under a Justice of Peace.
  6. Remarks:

    • Blank spaces for additional comments or notes by both the applicant and inspector.

The form appears structured and technical, ensuring compliance with safety and ordinance guidelines. It dates back to a time when such installations required precise documentation.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a historical permit application form from Cambridge for the installation of a boiler or engine in a building. The form is divided into two main sections, each with multiple fields to fill out.

On the left side, the form requests information for a permit application to the Superintendent of Public Buildings. It includes fields for:

  • Location number of the building
  • Name of the owner (and where they are located)
  • Name of the mechanic
  • Name of the occupant
  • Purpose of the building
  • Details about boilers or engines (number, size, weight, horse power, orientation, and purpose)
  • The material of flooring for the boiler
  • Size of the air space above and below the boiler
  • Materials of construction (windows, doors, partitions, etc.)
  • Dimensions (length, width, height, and diameter)
  • Usage of the building
  • Thickness of masonry and brick-work or chimney-flue
  • Signature of the applicant

At the top of this section, it reads "Cambridge" and a page number "190" is in the top right corner.

The right side of the form is labeled "REMARKS" and "INSPECTIONS". It includes fields for:

  • Inspector's name, number, ward, location
  • Inspection related fields such as recommendation for permit, completion, cost, and permit granted status
  • Information about the kind of apparatus and advertisements found
  • A declaration of posting the application copy and delivering it
  • Fields for the inspector's signature and date
  • Justice of Peace signature
  • Additional remarks

The form appears to be pre-20th century based on its design and language, likely intended for administrative processing of building permits regarding boilers or engines.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

This image appears to be a form or application for a permit to the Superintendent of Public Buildings in Cambridge. The form contains various fields to be filled out with details about the building, such as the location, name of the owner, name of the mechanic, the purpose of the building, and specifications about the boiler or engine. The form also has sections for inspections, where an inspector would record their findings and recommendations. Overall, this document seems to be related to the regulatory process for obtaining a permit to operate a building in Cambridge.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be a historical permit application form from Cambridge, addressed to the Superintendent of Public Buildings. It's a yellow/beige colored document that appears to be a boiler or engine permit application form. The left side contains various fields to be filled out regarding building specifications, including:

  • Location of Building
  • Owner information
  • Mechanic details
  • Occupant information
  • Engine/boiler specifications
  • Building placement details
  • Dimensional requirements

The right side of the form has sections for:

  • Remarks
  • Inspections
  • Inspector's name
  • Ward/Location information
  • Permit details
  • Signature lines
  • Notary/Justice of Peace certification

The form appears to be from around the early 1900s based on its formatting and style. It's particularly focused on boiler and engine installations, with specific questions about horsepower, dimensions, and safety features. The document is blank and hasn't been filled out.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a vintage permit application form for a building in Cambridge, featuring a yellowed paper background with black text. The form is divided into two columns: "To the Superintendent of Public Buildings" on the left and "REMARKS" on the right.

Left Column:

  • Location of Building No.: This section requires the applicant to provide the building's location, including the name of the owner (when located), mechanic, occupant, and purpose of the building.
  • BOILER OR ENGINE: This section asks for information about the boiler or engine, including the number of engines, size of boilers, weight of boilers, and whether the boiler is horizontal, upright, sectional, or tubular.
  • For what purpose are they to be used?: This section inquires about the intended use of the boiler or engine, including the material of flooring upon which it rests, the size of the air space above, the thickness of brick work of chimney flue, the material of the boiler room, and the doors and shutters of the boiler room.
  • Dimensions: This section requests information about the dimensions of the boiler or engine, including length, width, height, and diameter.
  • For what purpose is it to be used?: This section asks about the purpose of the boiler or engine, including the material of flooring upon which it rests, the size of the air space above, the thickness of brick work of chimney flue, and the doors and shutters of the boiler room.
  • Is it to rest upon any flooring?: This section inquires about the type of flooring upon which the boiler or engine will rest.
  • What will be the thickness of masonry under it?: This section asks about the thickness of masonry under the boiler or engine.
  • What will be the size of the air space above?: This section inquires about the size of the air space above the boiler or engine.
  • What will be the thickness of the brick-work of chimney-flue?: This section asks about the thickness of the brick-work of the chimney flue.

Right Column:

  • Inspector's name: This section is left blank for the inspector's signature.
  • No.: This section is left blank for the permit number.
  • Ward: This section is left blank for the ward location.
  • Street: This section is left blank for the street location.
  • Date: This section is left blank for the date of application.
  • Completed: This section is left blank for the completion date.
  • Permit Granted: This section is left blank for the permit grant date.
  • Kind of Apparatus: This section is left blank for the type of apparatus.
  • Copies of Advertisements found in: This section is left blank for the location of advertisements.
  • I have duly posted on the premises a copy of the application and delivered copies thereof to: This section is left blank for the location of delivered copies.
  • In accordance with the Building Ordinance of the City of Cambridge: This section is left blank for the ordinance compliance.
  • Signature: This section is left blank for the applicant's signature.
  • Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of: This section is left blank for the date of signing.
  • A. D.: This section is left blank for the year of signing.
  • Justice of Peace: This section is left blank for the justice of peace signature.

REMARKS:

  • This section is left blank for any additional comments or remarks.

The form appears to be a standard template used by the City of Cambridge for building permit applications, with sections for various types of information related to the building, including location, purpose, dimensions, and materials.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image is a yellowed document titled "To the Superintendent of Public Buildings: - The undersigned hereby applies for a permit to" and features a form with various sections, including "Location of Building No.", "Name of Owner (when located)", "Name of Mechanic", "Name of Occupant", "For what purpose is the building occupied?", "BOILER OR ENGINE", "No. of engines", "Size of engines, each", "No. of boilers", "Size of boilers, each", "Is the boiler horizontal, upright, sectional or tubular?", "In what part of the building are they to be placed?", "For what purpose are they to be used?", "The material of flooring upon which the boiler rests?", "What will be the size of the air space above?", "On what material will the boiler room be constructed?", "Of what material will doors and shutters of boiler room be made?", "Dimensions. Length Width Height Dia.", "For what purpose is it to be used?", "In what part of the building is it to be built?", "Is it to rest upon any floorings?", "If so, what will be the thickness of masonry under it?", "What will be the size of the air space above?", "What will be the thickness of the brick-work of chimney-flue?", "Signature of applicant", "REMARKS", "INSPECTIONS", "Inspector's name", "No.", "Location", "I have examined the premises and recommend the", "Completed", "Cost", "Permit Granted", "Kind of Apparatus", "Copies of Advertisements found in", "I have duly posted on the premises a copy of the application and delivered copies thereof to", "In accordance with the Building Ordinance of the City of Cambridge.", "Signature", "Subscribed and sworn to before me this", "day of", "A. D.", "Justice of Peace.", and "REMARKS". The form is filled out with handwritten text, but the content is not legible. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a permit application form for a building in Cambridge. The form is titled "To the Superintendent of Public Buildings Cambridge" and is for a permit to construct a boiler or engine. The form includes sections for the location and name of the building, as well as the name of the owner, occupant, and mechanic. It also includes questions about the size and type of the boiler or engine, the material to be used for the flooring, and the dimensions of the building. The form also includes sections for the inspector's name, date, and remarks. It also includes a section for the signature of the applicant and the Justice of Peace.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a document titled "Remarks" and "Inspections," likely a form used for recording information about a building. It is divided into two main sections. The left section is titled "Remarks" and contains a series of questions about the building's specifications, such as its location, owner, and purpose. The right section is titled "Inspections" and includes fields for recording details about the building's inspection, such as the inspector's name, date, and observations. The form appears to be a standard document used for building inspections and record-keeping.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

The image is a form, likely from the early 20th century, for a building permit in Cambridge. It's filled with lined spaces for information. It is filled with lines and sections about the building's details, including location, owner, purpose, and mechanical aspects (boilers, engines). There are also sections for inspections and remarks. The paper has aged, giving it a slightly yellowed hue.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a scan of a form from Cambridge, likely dating back to the early 20th century. The form is titled "To the Superintendent of Public Buildings" and is an application for a permit to install a boiler or engine. It's a structured document with spaces for various details, including the location of the building, the owner's name, and specifics about the boiler or engine being installed (number, size, horsepower, placement, materials used, etc.). The left side of the form is dedicated to gathering technical specifications about the equipment. The form also lists other installations, such as dynamos, hot-air furnaces, metal furnaces, and oven ranges. The document's right-hand side is reserved for "Inspections" and "Remarks," where an inspector would note the date, ward, cost, kind of apparatus, advertisements found in the location and details from his/her examination of the premises. At the bottom of the form, it says that it has been "Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of A. D. Justice of Peace"
The form's overall design is simple and functional, typical of historical documents of this type.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts an old application form for a permit related to public buildings in Cambridge. The form is titled "To the Superintendent of Public Buildings" and is numbered 190. It includes several sections for detailed information about the building and its proposed modifications or uses.

Sections and Details:

  1. Location and Ownership:

    • Location of Building No.
    • Name of Owner (when located)
    • Name of Mechanic
    • Name of Occupant
    • Purpose of the building
  2. Boiler or Engine Specifications:

    • Number of engines
    • Size of engines
    • Number of boilers
    • Size of boilers
    • Boiler placement (upright, horizontal, or tubular)
    • Weight of the boilers
    • Weight of the engines
    • Number of horsepower for each engine and boiler
    • Type of boiler room (fireproof or not)
    • Material of flooring under the boiler
    • Size of air space above the boiler
    • Thickness of brickwork of chimney flue
  3. Furnace Specifications:

    • Material of the furnace
    • Type of furnace (brick, metal, etc.)
    • Dimensions (length, width, height, diameter)
    • Purpose of the furnace
    • Location of the furnace in the building
    • Thickness of masonry under the furnace
    • Size of air space above and below the furnace
    • Thickness of brickwork of chimney flue
  4. Inspections:

    • Inspector's name
    • Ward
    • Location
    • Street
    • Date of inspection
    • Recommendation for permit
    • Completion status
    • Cost
    • Permit granted details
    • Kind of apparatus
    • Copies of advertisements found
    • Confirmation of posting the application on the premises
    • Signature of the inspector
    • Date of submission
    • Oath statement

Additional Notes:

  • The form includes spaces for remarks and additional notes.
  • It emphasizes the need for detailed specifications and inspections to ensure compliance with building ordinances.
  • The document appears to be historical, given the style and language used.

This form would have been used to ensure that any modifications or installations in public buildings met safety and regulatory standards.

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