Lou Costa Collection on Fox Point

The Lou Costa Collection on Fox Point is composed of photographs, media, and printed materials related to the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence, RI, with a focus on the diverse people and communities of the area during the 20th century. Represented throughout the collection are materials related to Fox Point's Cape Verdean, Azorean, and Portuguese communities. Also included are photographs taken by the Providence Redevelopment Agency from 1962-1965 as part of the East Side Renewal Project, which saw the destruction of a significant portion of the neighborhood in order to expand highway development.
This collection is part of Providence Public Library Digital Collections, hosted by Providence Public Library.

Items in this collection

448 through 468 Wickenden Street, Providence

Looking northwest on Wickenden Street towards Governor Street. One side of the street is visible and lined with multi-story mixed use buildings with a series of retail shops at street level. A political campaign office can be seen in the foreground as well as a bakery further down the street. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

44 Wickenden Street, Providence

44 Wickenden Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Four story mixed use brick apartment building with retail space at street level. Retail space holds a former grocery market. There is a set of stone steps leading up and back on either side of the building. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

44 John Street, Providence

44 John Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story clapboard sided house with commercial space in its raised basement level. A pair of sedan style cars can be seen parked out front. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

44 Blanding Street, Providence

44 Blanding Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Side view of a three-story clapboard apartment house with a pitched roof. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

44 Arnold Street (2), Providence

44 Arnold Street (2), Providence

Providence Public Library

View looking down the street towards a three-story brick building with visible signage advertising a laundry business. Beside the building is another large brick warehouse. There are cars driving along the street and a number of utility poles along the sidewalk. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

44 Arnold Street (1), Providence

44 Arnold Street (1), Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior view of a three-story brick building on the street corner. Displayed along one side is an advertisement for a laundry business at this address. Two parked cars and a utility pole visible as well. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

434-448 Wickenden Street, Providence

434-448 Wickenden Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Large three story mixed use multi family house with a mansard roof and retail space on the ground floor at the intersection of Wickenden Street and East Street. Retail space holds a grocer and a political campaign office. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

432 Benefit Street, Providence

432 Benefit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior view of a one and a half story residential brick house. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

43 Transit Street, Providence

43 Transit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Side view of a two story clapboard sided house. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

43 Olney Street, Providence

43 Olney Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Rear of a series of multi-story houses. Backyard and adjacent narrow alley are overgrown. A clothesline can be seen hung in a neighboring yard. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

43 East Street, Providence

43 East Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story clapboard home set back from the road with a large flowering bush in the yard and a picket fence. A sedan is parked out front and the neighboring houses are partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

43 Brook Street, Providence

43 Brook Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Side view of a three story clapboard building with a storefront in the first floor and housing on the floors above. The building is flanked by utility poles and there are two cars parked along the curb at the front and side of the building. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

422 Benefit Street, Providence

422 Benefit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

An overgrown fenced-in lot or yard alongside a three-story house with double chimney. Front of house partially obscured by a utility pole. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

420 Benefit Street, Providence

420 Benefit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Side view of a three-story clapboard house partially obscured by a large tree. Alongside the house the edge of a fenced-in yard is visible as well as a partial view of a clothesline. Beside the fence two young children can be seen, one sitting, one standing. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

42 Transit Street, Providence

42 Transit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two and a half story clapboard sided house with bay windows in the front on each floor. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

42 & 44 Trenton Street, Providence

42 & 44 Trenton Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

A pair of identical two and a half story houses side by side as viewed from across the street behind a chain link fence. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

418 South Main Street, Providence

418 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story brick mixed use building with unused retail space on the first floor and two large bay windows on the second. Beside the building is a set of stairs and a wooden fence. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

418 Benefit Street, Providence

418 Benefit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior view of a two and a half story house. A large utility pole stands before the front door. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

414-418 Wickenden Street, Providence

414-418 Wickenden Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three and a half story house with retail space at street level. Retail space holds Mike's Shoe Repair Shop. Neighboring buildings partially visible. Cars are parked along the street, including one with its trunk open and a man standing in the street behind it. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

414 Benefit Street, Providence

414 Benefit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior front and side view of a three-story stone building with a pitched roof. There is a short fire escape along one side and a set of stone steps leading to a porch on the other. Photo is labeled by hand as the former Salvation Army Women's Home. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

410 South Main Street, Providence

410 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story clapboard sided mixed use house with two retail spaces on the first floor. One of the spaces holds a variety store, while the other holds a barbershop. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

410 Benefit Street, Providence

410 Benefit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior of a two and a half story house. The first floor is brick, while the upper floors are clapboard. A large utility pole partially obscures the front. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

41 John Street, Providence

41 John Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story clapboard sided house with a mansard style roof. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

406 Benefit Street (2), Providence

406 Benefit Street (2), Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior of a wide two and a half story building with a pitched roof. The first floor houses a grocery store with awnings alongside a liquor store, while the second floor seems to be apartments. A sign jutting from the building says Shore Liquor Inc. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

406 Benefit Street (1), Providence

406 Benefit Street (1), Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior of a wide two and a half story building with a pitched roof. The first floor houses a grocery store with awnings, while the second floor seems to be apartments. The rear of a delivery truck can be seen backed up the market and a large utility pole partially obscures the front. Handwriting on the photo notes the location as Solomon's Market. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

405, 407, 409, & 419 Benefit Street, Providence

View looking down the tree-lined street towards a series of three-story clapboard houses. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

405-409 Wickenden Street, Providence

405-409 Wickenden Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story mixed use multi family building with retail space at street level. Retail space formerly home to a barber shop and a dry goods store. Second story features bay windows. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

404 through 426 Wickenden Street, Providence

Looking west on Wickenden Street from over a chain link fence at the corner of East Street. A series of mixed use buildings and houses can been seen along the street as well as a number of passing cars and a city bus. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

404 South Main Street, Providence

404 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Corner of South Main Street and James Street. Three story mixed use brick building across from an empty lot. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

404 South Main Street, Providence

404 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Narrow three story brick building with retail space on the first floor. Building is on the corner and neighboring businesses can be seen surrounding the building. A sign affixed to the front reads, "Henri Dore Co." Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.