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

Sullivan Dorr House

Sullivan Dorr House

Providence Public Library

Front and side view of the Sullivan Dorr House from the opposite corner of the street.

Sullivan Dorr House

Sullivan Dorr House

Providence Public Library

Front and side view of the Sullivan Dorr House from the opposite corner of the street.

Striker fishing boat

Striker fishing boat

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of the fishing boat Striker in open water, seen from the side. Several people are seen in the back of the boat, around one person with a fishing pole.

Street Car to Easton's Beach, Newport

Street Car to Easton's Beach, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows a Thomson-Houston Electric System electric street car no. 10. The street car is traveling on Bath Road (today Memorial Blvd) towards Easton Beach in the background.

Street Car

Street Car

Providence Public Library

Image shows an electric street car traveling on a street in Newport, Rhode Island.

Street Car

Street Car

Providence Public Library

Image shows a Newport Street Railway Company streetcar sitting on tracks.

Stream

Stream

Providence Public Library

Image shows a stream winding through snow-covered woods. The water is cascading over rocks.

Storefront Window

Storefront Window

Providence Public Library

Image is a close-up of a storefront window. Crocheted ornaments hang in the window. Glass tableware and knick knacks are also on display.

Store and post office

Store and post office

Providence Public Library

Front view of a wooden building that holds a store, Davis & Slocum Dry Good & Groceries, and a post office. Several people are seen standing on the front porch.

Store

Store

Providence Public Library

View down the length of a road, toward a small store with a front porch. A picket fence and trees are seen on the opposite side of the street.

Stone Bridge, Tiverton

Stone Bridge, Tiverton

Providence Public Library

Image shows sailboats covered on land at a wharf in foreground. The Sakonnet River is center and Stone Bridge is right.

Stone Bridge, Tiverton

Stone Bridge, Tiverton

Providence Public Library

Image shows sailboats covered on land at a wharf in foreground. The Sakonnet River is center and Stone Bridge is right.

Stone Arch; Cliff Walk, Newport

Stone Arch; Cliff Walk, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows close up of the stone arch on the Cliff Walk. Easton Bay is visible in background through the archway

Stimson-Diman House

Stimson-Diman House

Providence Public Library

The Stimson-Diman House seen from the opposite side of the street.

Stepping Stone Ranch festival

Stepping Stone Ranch festival

Providence Public Library

View from the back of the audience of a band performing at a Cajun & Bluegrass Music Festival at Stepping Stone Ranch. A sign behind them announces the name of the festival, and shows two cartoon alligators. The audience is mostly seated in lawn chairs.

Stepping Stone Ranch festival

Stepping Stone Ranch festival

Providence Public Library

A woman sitting barefoot on stage playing sitar at the Stepping Stone Ranch Festival. A microphone is bent down toward her, and a person playing guitar is seen at the edge of the frame.

Stepping Stone Ranch festival

Stepping Stone Ranch festival

Providence Public Library

A crowd of people dancing, mostly in pairs, beneath trees in a field at the Stepping Stone Ranch music festival.

Stephen Hopkins House

Stephen Hopkins House

Providence Public Library

Front and side view of the Stephen Hopkins House and surrounding fence from the opposite corner of the street.

Stephen Hopkins House

Stephen Hopkins House

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Governor Stephen Hopkins House at the corner of Hopkins and Benefit Streets in Providence RI. The house is built on hill with its front doorway facing Hopkins Street. A wooden fence encloses the yard.

Steel Sheathing for New Seawall

Steel Sheathing for New Seawall

Providence Public Library

Image shows construction of seawall. Newport Harbor is in the foreground. Sullivan's Coat Yard and Trinity Church are visible in background.

Steamer's Wake

Steamer's Wake

Providence Public Library

Image shows the large wake created by a Steamship. The wake extends into the horizon.

Steamer Warwick

Steamer Warwick

Providence Public Library

Full length photograph of the steamboat Warwick travelling past industrial buildings.

Steamer Warwick

Steamer Warwick

Providence Public Library

Full length photograph of the steamboat Warwick travelling past industrial buildings.

Steamer Vue DeL'eau

Steamer Vue DeL'eau

Providence Public Library

Full length photograph of the steamboat Vue Del'Eau at dock offering steamboat rides at Crescent Park. Various businesses along the dock in background.