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

332-338 South Water Street, Providence

Two story brick building surrounded by other mixed use brick buildings. A sign on the front reads Mile And A Quarter House. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

33 Olney Street, Providence

33 Olney Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Narrow two story clapboard sided house with boarded up commercial space in its raised basement level. A stone staircase is partially visible to one side while a mixed use building can be seen on the other. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

33 East Transit Street, Providence

33 East Transit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Cement driveway between two partially visible clapboard sided houses. At the rear is another a two and a half story clapboard sided home. A loosely hung clothesline hangs across the driveway. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

33 1/2 Olney Street, Providence

33 1/2 Olney Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Rear lot structure behind a two story clapboard sided house. Neighboring apartment building also visible. The rear structure is a flat topped garage. Beside the garage is a chain link fence and beyond the fence debris can be seen in the yard. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

326-328 South Main Street, Providence

326-328 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three and a half story mixed use brick building with commercial space on the first floor. Beside the building, a stone staircase is visible. A car parked along the street out front partially obstructs the view. A sign in the window reads, "Julio T. Gomes Pool Parlor." Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

324 South Main Street, Providence

324 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Small single story brick building housing a bar or tavern. Three men stand outside the front door leaning against a large window. Beside the building is a stone staircase leads up to the next street. Two men sit on the bottom steps. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

323 through 335 Wickenden Street, Providence

View along one side of Wickenden Street of a series of multi-story multi family homes. A car is partially visible parked in the foreground. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

320 through 348 South Main Street, Providence

Series of mixed use multi level buildings along a commercial stretch of South Main Street featuring ground floor retail spaces with apartments above. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

320 South Main Street, Providence

320 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story mixed use brick building with two chimneys and retail space on the first floor. The start of a stone staircase can be seen beside the building. Signs in the first floor windows read "Call at Perry's 2nd Hand Store." Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

32 Wade Street, Providence

32 Wade Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story house with a covered wooden stoop. Side yard partially visible lined with a picket fence. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

312 South Main Street, Providence

312 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story mixed use brick building with a mansard roof and retail space on the first floor. Rear of the building recedes at an angle going uphill. A sign above the entrance on the first floor reads "Perry Second -Hand Store." Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

31 Olney Street, Providence

31 Olney Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story house with commercial space on the first floor. Commercial space has large windows and sign identifying it as Ruth's Market. A utility pole partially obstructs the view. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

308-312 South Water Street, Providence

Vacant lot next next to 308-312 South Water Street at the northeast corner of South Water and Guilder Streets. Rear of a three and half story stone building on South Main Street can be seen. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

303-307 South Main Street, Providence

303-307 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story brick building with decorative masonry around the roof and an ornate stone facade framing the first floor entryways. Around the side a raised fire escape is visible. A series of cars drive down the street in front of the building. Formerly home of Providence Fire Engine 2. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

302 through 330 Wickenden Street, Providence

Looking down one side of Wickenden Street. The street is lined with multi-story mixed use houses featuring ground floor retail storefronts. A number of cars are parked along the sidewalk. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

30, 32, & 34 Sheldon Street, Providence

Two story brick Regal Electric Supply building in the center of a residential street with homes on either side. Image is heavily shaded due to canopy of trees. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

3 & 1/2 Goulding Street (partial), Providence

View along a very narrow street lined with various size clapboard houses. Utility poles connect wires above the street and beside one home a clothesline is partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

292 through 306 South Water Street, Providence

A pair of three story brick buildings side-by-side. One of the buildings has a pitched roof and some broken windows as well as a for sale sign affixed to the front. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

29 Trenton Street, Providence

29 Trenton Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Large two and half story clapboard sided house with entrances at each end. House is surrounded by a chain link fence lined with scrub. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

29 Olney Street, Providence

29 Olney Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One story brick building on the corner of two streets. Windows appear to be boarded up and neighboring houses can be seen in the distance. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

29 Ann Street, Providence

29 Ann Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior of a two-story clapboard house at 29 Ann Street in Fox Point, Providence. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

288 South Main Street, Providence

288 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Four story mixed use brick building with retail space at street level. A window sign on the first floor reads "for rent." Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

286-292 South Main Street, Providence

286-292 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Four story mixed use brick building with retail space at street level. Windows on the above floors are broken out. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

285 through 297 Wickenden Street, Providence

View along one side of Wickenden Street of a series of multi-story multi family homes. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

28 Hope Street, Providence

28 Hope Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

A small vine covered one story building beside a three story clapboard sided house. A sign on the small building reads, "Rebello Funeral Home." Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

273 South Main Street, Providence

273 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

A long three story mixed use brick building with four chimneys and retail space along the first floor. A sign affixed to the building reads Hope Plumbing Supply Co. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

27-29 Governor Street, Providence

27-29 Governor Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

A three story clapboard sided house seen from across the street. A utility pole and treetop partially obstruct the view as a car drives by. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

27 Trenton Street, Providence

27 Trenton Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two and a half story clapboard sided house surrounded by a picket fence. Side yard partially visible. Utility pole obstructing front view. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

27 Power Street, Providence

27 Power Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Long two and a half story clapboard sided house photographed at an angle so the length and depth of the building are visible. Bushes and trees surround the home's front entrance. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

268 South Main Street, Providence

268 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Four story mixed use brick building with retail spaces on the first floor. One retail space houses Dave's Grille, while the storefront beside it sells skin diving equipment. Along the side of the building a fire escape is partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.