Rhode Island photograph collection

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.
This collection is part of Providence Public Library Digital Collections, hosted by Providence Public Library.

Items in this collection

Turner House; Corner of Second and Willow Streets

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.

Turks Head, Weybosset & Westminster Streets

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.

Turks Head Building

Turks Head Building

Providence Public Library

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.

Turks Head

Turks Head

Providence Public Library

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.

Turks Head

Turks Head

Providence Public Library

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.

Turk's Head Building

Turk's Head Building

Providence Public Library

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.

Tugboat

Tugboat

Providence Public Library

Image shows a tugboat in a body of water. Cliffs are in the foreground.

Trolley Car

Trolley Car

Providence Public Library

Length view of the Warren Ave. & Riverside line streetcar. Four men and a small child are posing along the car.

Trolley Car

Trolley Car

Providence Public Library

Image shows Tiverton & Fall River street car no. 544 stopped on tracks.

Trinity United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Providence Public Library

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.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church

Providence Public Library

The Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church in between residential buildings seen from the opposite side of Trinity Square.

Train, Rhode Island

Train, Rhode Island

Providence Public Library

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.

Train engine arriving at Prov. station

View of a train engine passing signal towers as it approaches Providence station. The Industrial Trust Bank building is seen in the background.

Train Approaching Crossing

Train Approaching Crossing

Providence Public Library

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.

Train Approaching Crossing

Train Approaching Crossing

Providence Public Library

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.

Touro Synagogue, Newport

Touro Synagogue, Newport

Providence Public Library

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.

Touro Synagogue, Newport

Touro Synagogue, Newport

Providence Public Library

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.

Touring College Hill

Touring College Hill

Providence Public Library

Street view of two people walking down College Hill, looking at buildings.

Touring College Hill

Touring College Hill

Providence Public Library

Street view of two people walking down College Hill, looking at buildings.

Tintype Portrait of Two Women

Tintype Portrait of Two Women

Providence Public Library

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.

Tintype of Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

Tintype of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Providence, RI. A small crowd is gathered in front of the statute and are posing for the photograph.

Tillinghast (James) House

Tillinghast (James) House

Providence Public Library

View of the James Tillinghast House, obscured by trees, seen from the entrance of the property.

Tillinghast (James) House

Tillinghast (James) House

Providence Public Library

View of the James Tillinghast House from the opposite side of the street, obscured by trees.