The Rhode Island Photograph Collection is a collection of photographs that document the landscape and life of Rhode Islanders across the state from the mid 19th century through the 20th century. The collection grew over time as the Providence Public Library had photographs donated to them from a variety of donors. There are an estimated 6,000 plus images in this collection.
Stanhope photograph of the Turner House at the corner of Second and Willow Streets. The Turner House is a Saltbox style house with clapboard siding. There are bricks missing from foundation and chimney. Two figures stand in doorway of house next door to the Turner House. They look towards the photographer.
Image shows shops where Turk's Head Building stands at the corner of Weybosset and Westminster Streets. Trolley tracks run in the brick street. Pedestrians walk on sidewalks.
View from a third-story window of the Turks Head Building, a tall office building at a sharp intersection with a sculpture depicting a "Turk's Head" at the corner. Trolleys and pedestrians are seen on the street outside, and neighboring buildings are in the background.
Closeup view of a stone sculpture of the "Turks Head" on the Turks Head Building, depicting a man in a turban with a long moustache and a stern expression. Ornamentation is seen around the head.
Street view of pedestrians walking past businesses occupying the location of what is now the Turks Head Building. Signs for businesses include A.A. White Co. Stencils, A. Goff, Real Estate, Robert E. Smith & Co., Kimball & Conde Co. Monuments, and H&K Electric Signs.
Rooftop view from the opposite corner of the street of the Turk's Head Building. Construction is seen on Westminster Street, and a large number of people are gathered in front of the building.
Image shows Trinity United Methodist Church in Trinity Square on Broad Street. Other buildings and houses on Broad Street are visible on either side of the church.
Image shows a passenger train stopped at a platform. The seal of Rhode Island is on the side of the train. The platform and exterior of train are wet from rain.
Image shows a train approaching a railroad crossing in Newport, Rhode Island. People lean against wooden railing at the crossing. Houses are on either side of the train tracks.
Image shows a train approaching a railroad crossing in Newport, Rhode Island. People lean against wooden railing at the crossing. Houses are on either side of the train tracks.
Image shows a detail of the gate to Touro Synagogue. Above the archway "Erected 5603, from a bequest made by Abraham Touro, Esq." is inscribed. The synagogue is visible behind the open gate.
Image shows four men standing in Touro Synagogue. Left to Right: Rabbi Theodore Lewis, Dr. Foua Ron, Monty Winslow and Rev. Harry P. Foger of the First Methodist Church in Winthrop, Mass.
Tintype portrait of two seated women. The woman on the right rests her hand on the shoulder of the woman next to her. A rose color has been hand colored on both women's cheeks.