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

96 Ives Street, Providence

96 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story clapboard sided house on the corner of the street. Neighboring buildings partially visible, including one in the background with disused retail space on its first floor. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

96 & 98 Gano Street, Providence

96 & 98 Gano Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two and a half story multi dwelling house. The neighboring house of similar size is also partially visible. A utility pole blocks part of the view. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

94 Ives Street, Providence

94 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story house with wood siding shingles. Vacant lot to one side of the house and partially visible buildings on the other. First floor contains disused retail space with broken windows. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

94 & 96 Ives Street, Providence

94 & 96 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

View looking down the street at a series of mixed use, multi-story houses with first floor commercial space. House in the foreground is three stories with disused retail space on the first floor. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

93-95 Pike Street, Providence

93-95 Pike Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three and a half story multi-family house with disused retail space on the first floor. A fire escape runs along the front of the building.and along the sidewalk there is a large utility pole with a street sign attached to it. Neighboring houses of similar style are partially visible on either side. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

93 Brook Street, Providence

93 Brook Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Side view of a three story clapboard house. A similar style house is partially visible to one side and a one story concrete building can be seen on the other. A large utility pole obstructs the view. A sedan-style car is parked along the street. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

91 through 99 Ives Street, Providence

91 through 99 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

View looking down the street at a pair of three story clapboard sided houses, one of which includes first floor retail space. Two people walk by the house in the foreground and the street is lined with utility poles. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

91 Pike Street, Providence

91 Pike Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three and a half story multi-family house with disused retail space on the first floor. Wooden steps lead from the sidewalk to the second story where the front door to the building is positioned. Neighboring houses of similar style are partially visible on either side. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

90 Wickenden Street, Providence

90 Wickenden Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story brick building home to The Volunteers of America offices. A row of discarded furniture is lined up to one side of the front entrance. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

9 through 15 Sheldon Street, Providence

Series of multi-story multi family homes along Sheldon Street. The street is lined with trees and parked cars. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

9 Goulding Street, Providence

9 Goulding Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Side view of a two story home as seen from along an alleyway. Beside the house is a yard surrounded by a chain link fence. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

9 & 13 East Transit Street, Providence

Fenced in concrete side yard between two houses. Three small children look on from behind the fence. House in rear also partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

87-89 Pike Street, Providence

87-89 Pike Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three and a half story multi-family house with disused retail space on the first floor. A fire escape runs along the front of the building.and multiple antenna can be seen on the roof. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

87 Sheldon Street, Providence

87 Sheldon Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One and a half story house with a raised basement level. Beside the house is a paved yard with clothesline hanging across. A large tree partially blocks view of the home. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

86-88 Transit Street, Providence

86-88 Transit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story clapboard sided house with retail space at street level. Retail space is home to Bosco's Market. Neighboring houses partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

85 Traverse Street, Providence

85 Traverse Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story corner brick warehouse. A light post and utility pole can be seen on the street as well as a few parked cars. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

85 John Street (2), Providence

85 John Street (2), Providence

Providence Public Library

Corner view of a large two story clapboard sided house. A large tree with bare branches partially obstructs the view. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

85 John Street (1), Providence

85 John Street (1), Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story clapboard sided house with picket fence partially visible to one side. The house is framed on either side by large trees. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

85 Gano Street, Providence

85 Gano Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Large three story clapboard sided building connected to a two story clapboard house. Further down the street, the entrance to an adjacent lot can be seen. There are trees as well as utility poles along the street and a sedan parked along the sidewalk. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

84 through 96 Transit Street, Providence

Series of multi level, multi family homes on Transit Street. The street is lined with trees and utility poles with cars parked along the curb. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

84 Ives Street, Providence

84 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two and a half story wood sided houses with driveways on either side. A clothesline hangs from a second story window. Neighboring houses of a similar size and style partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

84 George M. Cohan Boulevard, Providence

Mobil gas and service station viewed from across road. Behind and around the station neighboring houses are visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

83 John Street (2), Providence

83 John Street (2), Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story clapboard sided house with double chimney. Picket fence partially visible to one side. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

83 John Street (1), Providence

83 John Street (1), Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story clapboard sided house with a utility pole out front obstructing the view. Neighboring homes partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

81 Olney Street, Providence

81 Olney Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two story wooden garage lined with windows beside a partially visible large brick industrial building. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

80 through 84 Hope Street, Providence

80 through 84 Hope Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two clapboard sided houses as viewed from across the street. One is three stories while the other is two stories. A utility pole in the center partially obstructs the view and neighboring houses can be partially seen. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

80 Sheldon Street, Providence

80 Sheldon Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One and a half story clapboard sided house beside a partially visible one story cement structure. View of the house is obstructed by a large tree. The rear of a delivery van is partially visible in the foreground. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

80 Ives Street, Providence

80 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story corner building with a mansard roof and commercial space on the first floor containing a bar or pub. A man stands out front and watches as three small children with backpacks walk by. Multi-story houses are partially visible on either side. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

80 Armstrong Avenue, Providence

80 Armstrong Avenue, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior view of a three-story clapboard house on the corner of the street. Two parked cars partially visible, as well as a large electrical pole and wires. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

80 & 84 Ives Street, Providence

80 & 84 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story corner building with a mansard roof and commercial space on the first floor containing a bar or pub. multi-story houses are partially visible on either side. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.