Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Conditions: United States. Massachusetts. Lowell. Tenements in French, Greek and Polish Districts: Environment after Immigration, Perpetuation of European Standards in America, Housing Conditions, Lowell, Mass.: Off Middlesex Street: Tenements occupied by Syrians.

Date

c. 1903

People

Artist: Herbert Dearden Hope, American 1877 - c. 1942

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.46.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Conditions: United States. Massachusetts. Lowell. Tenements in French, Greek and Polish Districts: Environment after Immigration, Perpetuation of European Standards in America, Housing Conditions, Lowell, Mass.: Off Middlesex Street: Tenements occupied by Syrians.

People

Artist: Herbert Dearden Hope, American 1877 - c. 1942

Date

c. 1903

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.46.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-05

Human 99.5
Street 99.5
Building 99.5
Urban 99.5
Town 99.5
City 99.5
Road 99.5
Home Decor 99
Nature 96
Countryside 95.2
Outdoors 95.2
Rural 95.2
Shelter 95.2
Neighborhood 91.3
Alley 86.4
Alleyway 86.4
Housing 80.9
Path 66.9
House 62.5
Banister 62.1
Handrail 62.1
High Rise 62.1
Window 61.6
Apartment Building 57.5
Walkway 55.5
Office Building 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-05

people 99.6
adult 93.9
one 93.8
street 93.2
no person 91.2
architecture 87.7
building 87.7
group 85.6
military 83.9
home 83.4
man 83.3
administration 83.3
town 81.2
two 79.6
art 76.2
soldier 74.8
monochrome 74.6
vehicle 74.3
many 73.5
wear 73.4

Imagga
created on 2019-06-05

architecture 64.4
building 53.4
structure 50.2
skyscraper 47
column 45.2
city 42.5
obelisk 37
exterior 28.6
window 28.4
urban 28
office 26.8
sky 24.3
tower 24.2
construction 24
old 23.7
buildings 21.8
town 21.4
street 21.2
university 20.9
wall 20.5
facade 20.5
windows 18.3
house 17.7
travel 17.6
support 17.1
stone 16.4
modern 16.2
glass 15.6
pedestal 15.3
new 14.6
downtown 14.4
cityscape 14.2
corporate 13.8
business 13.4
tall 13.2
high 13
district 12.6
tourism 12.4
estate 12.4
historic 11.9
landmark 11.8
detail 11.3
center 11.2
church 11.1
history 10.7
brick 10.7
real 10.5
home 10.4
finance 10.2
roof 10
religion 9.9
architectural 9.6
apartment 9.6
work 9.4
perspective 9.4
monument 9.4
famous 9.3
supporting structure 9.2
skyscrapers 8.8
built 8.7
door 8.6
design 8.5
tourist 8.3
reflection 8.1
financial 8
columns 7.9
scene 7.8
medieval 7.7
skyline 7.6
school 7.5
color 7.2
arch 7.2
futuristic 7.2
art 7.2

Google
created on 2019-06-05

House 70.2
Building 69.2
Architecture 65.5
History 64.5
Home 57

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-05

outdoor 92.9
old 82.9
building 76.5
house 68.5
vintage 30.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Female, 50.1%
Angry 49.6%
Happy 49.6%
Confused 49.6%
Surprised 49.6%
Sad 49.7%
Disgusted 49.5%
Calm 50%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Window
House
Clothing

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.5%

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 90.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 77.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 53%

AWS Rekognition

Person 50.2%

Clarifai

Window 65.8%

Clarifai

Window 65.7%

Clarifai

Window 64.9%

Clarifai

Window 62.1%

Clarifai

Window 61.6%

Clarifai

Window 61.1%

Clarifai

Window 59.6%

Clarifai

Window 57.3%

Clarifai

Window 54.9%

Clarifai

Window 54.7%

Clarifai

Window 52.6%

Clarifai

Window 51.2%

Clarifai

Window 47.4%

Clarifai

Window 47.1%

Clarifai

Window 44.6%

Clarifai

Window 44%

Clarifai

Window 43.2%

Clarifai

Window 42.8%

Clarifai

Window 42.7%

Clarifai

Window 41.7%

Clarifai

Window 41.5%

Clarifai

Window 39.5%

Clarifai

Window 38.7%

Clarifai

Window 37.7%

Clarifai

Window 35.7%

Clarifai

Window 35.5%

Clarifai

House 64%

Clarifai

House 58.5%

Clarifai

House 52.3%

Clarifai

House 46.8%

Clarifai

Clothing 54.1%

Clarifai

Clothing 43.7%

Clarifai

Clothing 41.9%

Clarifai

Clothing 41.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-05

streetview architecture 97.3%
interior objects 1.5%
paintings art 1.1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a group of people standing outside of a house

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

an old photo of people walking down a narrow alley

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an alleyway off Middlesex Street, where tenements occupied by Syrian immigrants are located. The photograph features wooden structures with clapboard siding, characteristic of older housing. A group of individuals, including children, is visible in the alleyway, with one child standing in the foreground on a wooden plank. Nearby are objects such as a barrel and various debris, indicating a modest or impoverished setting. At the end of the alleyway, additional buildings are visible, and there are people gathered further away. The image conveys a glimpse into early immigrant housing conditions during a historical period.

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

The image is a historical photograph depicting a narrow alleyway with wooden tenement buildings. The scene appears to be from an urban setting in the early 20th century. On the right side of the image, there is a long, two-story wooden building with shuttered windows. In the alleyway, there is a dirt path with a wooden plank walkway. A child is standing on the walkway, wearing a dress and looking towards the camera. To the left, further down the alley, a group of several people appears to be gathered or walking by. Some barrels and debris can be seen alongside the building on the right, emphasizing the living conditions of the time. The caption underneath the photograph reads "OFF MIDDLESEX STREET: TENEMENTS OCCUPIED BY SYRIANS," indicating that this area was occupied by Syrian immigrants. The image captures a slice of life in a crowded immigrant neighborhood during that era.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows a street scene in what appears to be an urban area. The buildings along the street are wooden structures, likely old tenement houses. There are several people visible on the street, some standing near the buildings. The caption indicates that these tenement houses were occupied by Syrians. The image has a sepia tone, suggesting it is an old photograph.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The black and white photograph shows a narrow alleyway or street lined with old wooden buildings. The buildings have shuttered windows and appear to be in a state of disrepair. A few people can be seen walking or standing in the alley, which has debris scattered on the ground.

The caption at the bottom of the image states "OFF MIDDLESEX STREET: TENEMENTS OCCUPIED BY SYRIANS." This provides context that the rundown buildings were tenement housing occupied by Syrian immigrants at the time the photograph was taken.

Overall, the image depicts poor, crowded living conditions in what was likely an immigrant neighborhood of a city, highlighting the challenges and hardships faced by many Syrian immigrants in that era and location. The wooden architecture and cobblestone alley give the scene a dated, historical feel.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a historical black and white photograph showing a narrow alley or passageway off Middlesex Street, as indicated by the caption. The image shows tenement housing occupied by Syrian immigrants. The architecture is typical of late 19th/early 20th century urban housing, with wooden clapboard siding and multiple windows with shutters. The building appears to be at least two stories tall. In the alley, there are some small figures, and some people can be seen in the background where the alley opens up to what appears to be the main street. The conditions appear somewhat run-down, with debris visible on the ground. This photograph likely documents immigrant living conditions in an American city during the early 1900s.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a narrow alleyway between two buildings, with the title "Off Middlesex Street: Tenements Occupied by Syrians" at the bottom. The alleyway is lined with wooden planks and debris, and there are several people standing in the background. The building on the right has multiple windows and a door, while the building on the left appears to be under construction or renovation. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests poverty and neglect, with the alleyway being cluttered and dirty. The presence of people in the background adds a sense of community and human activity to the scene.

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

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a narrow alleyway between two buildings, with the caption "Off Middlesex Street: Tenements Occupied by Syrians" at the bottom.

The alleyway is flanked by two wooden buildings, one on either side. The building on the right has a wooden exterior and features several windows, while the building on the left appears to be constructed from brick or stone. In the foreground, a young girl stands in the alleyway, wearing a long dress and holding a small object in her hand. To her left, a barrel and some wooden planks are visible on the ground.

In the background, several people can be seen standing in the alleyway, although they are not clearly defined due to the distance and the quality of the photograph. The sky above is overcast, adding to the somber atmosphere of the scene.

Overall, the image presents a poignant portrayal of life in a densely populated urban area during the late 19th or early 20th century. The caption suggests that the tenements depicted were occupied by Syrian immigrants, highlighting the challenges faced by this community in finding suitable housing in a crowded city.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a narrow street, likely taken in the early 20th century. The street is lined with wooden buildings on both sides, and it appears to be a residential area. In the foreground, there are two children standing in the middle of the street, with one of them holding a bucket. There is a wooden fence on the right side of the street, and a barrel is placed next to it.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a narrow alley with a few people. On the right side, there is a building with a wooden fence in front. There are some windows with shutters, and one of them has a door. There are two people standing in front of the building, and one of them is a child. On the left side, there is a brick wall, and at the end of the alley, there are people walking.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-06

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sepia-toned, historical photograph depicting a narrow street or alley. The composition centers on a long, multi-story wooden building on the right. The atmosphere has a slightly somber feel, typical of older photographs.

Details:

  • Buildings: The most prominent structure is a long, three-story wooden building on the right. It appears to be residential, with multiple windows, some with shutters. The building is constructed of horizontal siding. On the left side, there's a building with a brick facade, creating a narrow alleyway.
  • People: Several people are visible. The photograph shows a few children standing on a makeshift walkway made of wooden planks. A group of figures stands farther back in the alley, and they are less distinct.
  • Context: At the bottom of the image, there's text that reads "OFF MIDDLESEX STREET: TENEMENTS OCCUPIED BY SYRIANS." This context suggests the photograph documents the housing conditions of Syrian immigrants in a specific location, Middlesex Street.
  • Environment: The alleyway is unpaved and appears to have some debris. A wooden barrel is present next to the building. The sky is visible at the top, and it appears overcast.

Overall:

This image is a historical document, likely taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. It offers a glimpse into the living conditions of Syrian immigrants and is a valuable piece of historical and social documentation.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-06

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white photograph shows a narrow alleyway with tenement buildings on either side. On the right is a two-story wooden building with horizontal clapboard siding. Most of its windows have shutters, and there's a barrel next to the building near the middle of the alley. On the left is a brick building with wooden structural elements.

In the foreground, a young girl stands on two wooden planks laid out on the ground, looking towards the camera. Behind her, a couple of other children are partly visible. In the background, figures of people can be seen on a street at the end of the alley.

The text at the bottom of the image reads, "OFF MIDDLESEX STREET: TENEMENTS OCCUPIED BY SYRIANS."

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a narrow alleyway between two buildings, likely in an urban setting. The caption indicates that this scene is "Off Middlesex Street: Tenements occupied by Syrians." The buildings appear to be wooden tenements, which were common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Key details include:

  1. Buildings: The buildings are made of wood, with multiple windows and doors. The structure on the right has a weathered appearance, with visible signs of aging and wear.
  2. Alleyway: The alleyway is narrow and appears to be somewhat cluttered with debris and possibly some makeshift wooden planks serving as walkways or steps.
  3. People: There are a few individuals visible in the scene. One child stands prominently in the foreground, near a barrel and a door. In the background, more people can be seen, including what appears to be a group of children and adults.
  4. Setting: The overall atmosphere suggests a densely populated, working-class neighborhood. The condition of the buildings and the alleyway implies a lower-income area with limited maintenance.

The photograph likely aims to document the living conditions of Syrian immigrants in this particular neighborhood, highlighting the crowded and modest living arrangements typical of tenement housing during that period.

Qwen

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

The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting a narrow alleyway between wooden tenement buildings. The alley appears to be in a somewhat neglected state, with debris and litter scattered on the ground. A few children are visible near the buildings, one of whom is standing near a barrel. The buildings are multi-story, with visible wooden siding and some windows. The text at the bottom of the image reads, "OFF MIDDLESEX STREET: TENEMENTS OCCUPIED BY SYRIANS." This suggests the photo is documenting a historical neighborhood area where Syrian immigrants lived, likely in the early 20th century.

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

This is a sepia-toned historical photograph depicting a narrow alleyway between two buildings. On the right side, there is a long, three-story wooden tenement building with vertical siding and multiple windows. The ground level of the building appears to have a small entrance and a barrel. In the foreground, a child is standing near the building, looking towards the camera.

The left side of the image shows a brick building with a vertical wooden beam extending from the ground to the top of the frame. Through the narrow passage, a brighter street scene is visible in the background, with people walking and possibly a storefront with a canopy.

The photograph is captioned at the bottom: "OFF MIDDLESEX STREET: TENEMENTS OCCUPIED BY SYRIANS." The image captures a slice of urban life in a historical context, likely from the early 20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

SYRIANS.
TENEMENTS
MIDDLESEX
STREET:
OFF MIDDLESEX STREET: TENEMENTS OCCUPIED BY SYRIANS.
OFF
OCCUPIED
BY

Google

OFF MIDDLESEX STREET: TENEMENTS OCCUPIED BY SYRIANS.
OFF
MIDDLESEX
STREET:
TENEMENTS
OCCUPIED
BY
SYRIANS.