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

265-269 Wickenden Street, Providence

265-269 Wickenden Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Single story retail building with an ad for Johnny's Gas Station painted on one side. multi-story mixed use houses can be seen along the other side of the building. Telephone booth in the foreground. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

265 through 275 Wickenden Street, Providence

View southeast on Wickenden Street from Brook Street. The street is lined with multi-story mixed use houses featuring ground floor retail storefronts. Building in the foreground features an advertisement on the side for Johnny's service station. 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.

262 through 274 South Water Street

262 through 274 South Water Street

Providence Public Library

A pair of two story brick buildings with large windows, one of which includes a garage door and retail space at street level. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

26-28 Wickenden Street, Providence

26-28 Wickenden Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story mixed use multi family clapboard sided house with window lined retail space at street level. Second floor of house has a side porch. Retail space holds Olean's Fire Equipment Service. Building is in between two other mixed use multi family houses. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

26-28 Wade Street, Providence

26-28 Wade Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One story wooden shed with a garage door attached to a larger two story building. A sign on the building reads "Warehouse Waste Materials." Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

258 South Main Street, Providence

258 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story clapboard sided house with a cement first floor retail space. The house wraps around the corner of South Main and Power Streets. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

256 through 298 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.

251 Wickenden Street, Providence

251 Wickenden Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Johnny's gas and service station as viewed from across the street. Pumps and service entrance visible. Neighboring houses can be seen. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

250 South Water Street, Providence

250 South Water Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story brick building with large front windows. A covered aerial walkway connects the second floor to an unseen neighboring building. A sign reads Chas. S. Tanner Company, Manufacturing Chemists, Laboratories. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

25 Transit Street, Providence

25 Transit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Close-up of a rustic clapboard sided house with a wooden door surrounded by trees. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

25 through 37 East Transit Street, Providence

Series of multi level homes on one side of Transit Street. Electrical wires crisscross the sky and cars are parked along the curb. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

25 Power Street, Providence

25 Power Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One story disused brick storefront with two large front windows framing the entrance. One of the large windows is boarded up, while boxes can be seen inside the other. Trees are visible around the building. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

25 & 29 East Transit Street, Providence

Fenced lot between two partially visible houses. A house can be seen at the rear of the lot. A woman sits on the stoop of the rear home and two children play nearby. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

249 through 255 Transit Street, Providence

Multi-story homes along a tree lined street. Three young children stand on the sidewalk posing for the camera. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

246-250 South Water Street, Providence

A pair of two story brick industrial buildings lined with large windows and belonging to the Charles S. Tanner Company, Manufacturing Chemists. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

240 South Water Street, Providence

240 South Water Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Parking lot filled with cars surrounded by multi-story mixed use buildings. The rears of a series of brick and stone buildings on South Main Street can be seen in the background. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

24 Wheaton Street (2), Providence

24 Wheaton Street (2), Providence

Providence Public Library

View looking down Wheaton Street from Bowen Street. Street is lined with trees and utility poles. The side of a home is partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

24 Wheaton Street (1), Providence

24 Wheaton Street (1), Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story house with ornamentation along the roof. View obstructed by a utility pole and trees. Neighboring triple decker house partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

231 South Main Street, Providence

231 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Large four story mixed use brick and stone building with retail space on the first floor. Across the front of the building a sign reads Phillips Lead & Supply Co. Along the side of the building, fire escapes can be seen. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

230 South Water Street, Providence

230 South Water Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One story brick commercial building with a garage door at the front. A sign reads Weston's Garage. A sedan is parked out front. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

23 through 29 Pratt Street, Providence

Two multi family clapboard sided triple decker homes with a porch on each floor. Street is lined with utility poles partially obstructing the view. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

23 James Street, Providence

23 James Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Large two and a half story clapboard sided house on an angled street with partially visible basement. Shrubs and greenery surround the home. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

23 East Transit Street, Providence

23 East Transit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Manicured backyard with a birdbath in the center. Clotheslines hung with laundry crisscross the yard. Surrounding homes partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

228 South Water Street, Providence

228 South Water Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story brick building beside a partially visible parking lot filled with cars. The building is home to D.M. Weston & Co., a trucking and rigging business. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

226 South Main Street, Providence

226 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One story building with large front windows housing McDonald's Furniture Refinishing. Two cars are parked along the street out front and the top of a church can be seen behind the building. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

224 Williams Street, Providence

224 Williams Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One story brick building approximately a half block in length with a number of bay doors. A sign affixed to the front reads Walsh's Auto Service. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

224 South Main Street, Providence

224 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story mixed use brick building with retail space on the first floor. Around the side of the building a large stone stoop is visible. The rear of a box truck as well as two parked cars can be seen along the street. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

221-225 Ives Street, Providence

221-225 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Large three story clapboard sided building with retail space on the first floor. Retail space contains a grocery market. Building is surrounded by trees and a utility pole in the foreground partially blocks the view. A van is parked in front of the market. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

22 Williams Street, Providence

22 Williams Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three and a half story brick building built at an angle to accommodate the sloped street. A van can be seen parked alongside the building. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

22 Wickenden Street, Providence

22 Wickenden Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three and a half story multi family mixed use house with retail space at street level. Retail space is lined with windows. House is between a boarded up retail space and another mixed use house. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.