Children and adults gathered on the State House front lawn. A group of children dance around a Maypole in the foreground.

View from the second level stacks of the State House Library. A display case of silverware and long tables covered in books are in the center of the room.

Interior view of an arched window over a railing in the State House.

Interior view of the entrance hall to the State House, showing three levels of doorways flanked by staircases.

Interior view of the entrance hall to the State House, showing two levels of doorways flanked by columns.

Interior view looking directly up at the State House dome.

View from the crowd of a ceremony for the laying of the cornerstone of the Rhode Island State House. On the stage over the foundation, men in top hats and jackets sit at different tables, with materials including candles and globes. A crane holds the cornerstone in the air.

View above the stage of people during a ceremony for the laying of the cornerstone of the Rhode Island State House. On the stage, men in top hats and jackets sit at different tables, with materials including candles and globes. A crowd of people is seen behind the foundation.

Front view of the State House and grounds from down a hill and across a street.

Rooftop view of the Rhode Island State House, with Union Station and other buildings seen in the foreground.

Front view of the State House and grounds from down a hill and across a street.

Aerial view of cars parked in the center of a large track at a state fair. Long buildings and small amusement rides are next to the track, and crowds of people are seen around these buildings.

Image shows framed painting of Sunshine Island. Painting is on gravel and rests against a car bumper. Painting is from late 1800s and was owned by Frank C. Pettis Jr.

Image shows close up of framed painting of Sunshine Island. Painting is on gravel and rests against a car bumper. Painting is from late 1800s and was owned by Frank C. Pettis Jr.

Image shows framed painting of Sunshine Island. Painting is on gravel and rests against a car bumper. Painting is from late 1800s and was owned by Frank C. Pettis Jr.

Street view of Starkweather & Williams Co., with large signs on front of building advertising goods. Horse drawn carriages are seen on the street.

Image shows a foyer of a house. The photograph is taken looking down from the top of a staircase. Wooden chairs, a small table, a dresser and rugs are in the foyer. The front door is open, and light is pouring into the room.

Image shows a horse and stagecoach. The words " Broadway Stage Co. M.E.Fitzgerald, Manager" are inscribed on the stage coach.

Image shows an episcopal pastor outside St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wickford. The church, also called Old Narragansett Church, was built in 1707 and moved to Wickford in 1800. Evergreen trees grow next to the church.

St. Mary's Church seen from the opposite side of the street.

Aerial view of St. Mary's Church surrounded by residential houses.

Image shows three teenage girls receiving checks from an older man. The girl in the center wears an embroidered patch for St. Mary's Academy on her coat.

Interior view of St. Martin's Church on Orchard Street in Providence, RI. The image shows a detail of the bema of the church near the later. A large candle stands on the stairs. A book rests on a pulpit in front of a pew.

Detail of the altar of St. Martin's Church in Providence, RI. The altarpiece has ornate woodwork and paintings. A stained glass window is partially visible above the alter.

Image shows St. Joseph's Rectory (right) and Zion Episcopal Church (left) on Touro Street. A man leans against fence in front St. Joseph's Rectory.

Side view of St. John's Church seen from its burying ground.

Photograph of St. John's Church (Episcopal) on North Main Street in Providence, Rhode Island

Front and side view of St. James Church from the opposite corner of the street.

Aerial photograph of St. George's School. Neighboring houses are in foreground and background of photograph.

Portrait of the members of the St. George's School tennis team in uniform on a tennis court.