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

22 James Street (2), Providence

22 James Street (2), Providence

Providence Public Library

Garage and gravel driveway beside a partially visible brick and stone house. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

22 James Street (1), Providence

22 James Street (1), Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story brick residential dwelling with multiple chimneys and a partial picket fence on one side.Utility pole in the foreground partially obstructs the view. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

22 Halsey Street, Providence

22 Halsey Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

A large ornate two and a half story wood sided home with bushes in front of its bay windows. A tree in the yard partially obstructs the view while the edges of neighboring houses can be seen. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

22 East Street, Providence

22 East Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior of a squat one and a half story home. The windows on the first floor have extended fabric awnings and the yard is bordered by a chain link fence. A neighboring house is partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

219 through 225 Transit Street, Providence

Series of two story homes along a tree lined street. In front of one home a group of four young boys pose beside the porch. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

218 through 268 South Main Street, Providence

View down South Main Street bustling with cars. The street is lined with mixed use buildings. A church steeple is visible in the distance and a skin diving equipment shop can be seen in the foreground. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

218 & 222 Transit Street, Providence

218 & 222 Transit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Rear of a small house, a picket fence, and the side view of a larger two and a half story house. Street is lined with trees and a car can be seen driving by. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

210 Ives Street, Providence

210 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story stone building with large entryways and windows and a pointed rooftop. Building is surrounded by a low iron fence. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

21-25 Olney Street, Providence

21-25 Olney Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Gravel and dirt parking lot behind a series of clapboard sided houses. At the rear of the lot, a small garage can be seen partially obstructed by parked cars. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

21-23 Olney Street, Providence

21-23 Olney Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Large clapboard sided triple decker house with a porch on each floor. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

21 Trenton Street, Providence

21 Trenton Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story multi family house with entrances at each end. House is set at the back of a cement lot wit two cars parked in it and debris piled to one side. Clotheslines are partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

21 Sheldon Street, Providence

21 Sheldon Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story brick and clapboard house on a tree-lined residential street. A sedan-style car is in the foreground. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

207 Brook Street, Providence

207 Brook Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior view of a large two story brick commercial building. The building runs along an entire block with two large bay doors at the center. There are five cars parked on the street outside. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

204 South Main Street, Providence

204 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One story brick building, with large windows and a bay door, housing M. Burns Motor Transportation, a cable car company. The rear of a box truck is visible out front. The spire of the First Unitarian Church of Providence can be seen in the background. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

201 South Main Street, Providence

201 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Large three and a half story mixed use clapboard sided house. First floor holds multiple businesses, including Henry A. Hall Plumbing & Heating and an empty storefront with a sign saying, "Restaurant Coming Soon!" Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

200 South Main Street, Providence

200 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story mixed use brick building on the corner of South Main and Planet Streets.The building is set at an angle to accommodate the hill on Planet Street. The first floor of building houses Prescott H. Pierce Fire Extinguisher Company. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

20 through 32 Schofield Street, Providence

Three multi-story houses side by side along Schofield Street. House in the foreground has a porch and a small yard surrounded by a picket fence. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

19R Trenton Street, Providence

19R Trenton Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Rear yards of multiple homes with a series of clotheslines hung between houses. Trees partially obstruct the view. In one yard surrounded by a chain link fence, two adults play with a toddler. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

199 Benefit Street, Providence

199 Benefit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

View from across the street of the exterior of a four-story multi-family brick and stone building partially covered with vines. There are three chimneys, large windows, and three front doors. The house sits on the corner of a curved road and a car can be seen driving by. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

193-195 Benefit Street, Providence

193-195 Benefit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior view of a three-story two-family brick and stone building. There are two chimneys, large windows, and side-by-side front entrances. A 1950s sedan-style car is driving by. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

193 South Main Street, Providence

193 South Main Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One story brick corner building with signs on each window for Roitman & Son Furniture. A large neighboring six story brick apartment building is visible in the background. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

191 through 207 Wickenden Street, Providence

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

190 South Water Street, Providence

190 South Water Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Five story brick mixed use building with retail space at the street level. First floor is home to the City Appliance Parts Company. Front of the building features a large fire escape. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

19-23 South Court Street (side view), Providence

Exterior side view of a two-story apartment house. The street is sloped so that the basement level grows taller as it approaches Benefit Street. A large building can be seen in the distance across the street. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

19 Trenton Street, Providence

19 Trenton Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story multi family home with porches on the first and second floors. House is beside a parking lot with a sedan in it. Neighboring houses, clotheslines, utility pole, and trees all partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

187 Benefit Street, Providence

187 Benefit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior of an elaborate two-story brick and stone home with outcroppings on the first and second floors. House is surrounded by a large raised yard and a car is parked along the street. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

187 Benefit Street, Providence

187 Benefit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior view of an elaborate two-story home set back from the road on a raised lawn. A large tree blocks the side view of the house while on the other side a large apartment building can be seen next door. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

185, 187, & 189 Wickenden Street, Providence

Looking down one side of Wickenden Street. The street is lined with multi-story mixed use buildings featuring ground floor retail storefronts, including a storefront for Adler's Army & Navy. A station wagon is parked in the foreground. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

184 Brook Street, Providence

184 Brook Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

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

182 South Water Street, Providence

182 South Water Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Four story brick residential building with windows lining each floor. Beside the building a five story mixed use building is partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.