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

SS Plymouth Stairway in Salon Deck Forward

Interior view of a staircase on the salon deck of the SS Plymouth. The staircase has ornate railings and carpet. The room has decorative moldings and carpet. A door under the staircase is ajar. A hallway is in center right of photograph.

SS Plymouth Pursers Office

SS Plymouth Pursers Office

Providence Public Library

Interior view of the pursers office on the SS Plymouth. The room has decorative carpets, moldings and ceilings. An ornate railing stands before a small window which reads "Purser".

SS Plymouth Gallery Salon Aft

SS Plymouth Gallery Salon Aft

Providence Public Library

Interior view of the salon deck gallery on the SS Plymouth. The room is filled with upholstered chairs. The room has decorative carpets, moldings and ceilings. The wall on the right side of the photograph has a row of windows near the ceiling.

SS Plymouth Fall River Line, Stateroom Corridor

Interior view of a stateroom corridor on the SS Plymouth. The room has decorative moldings, columns, carpets and ceilings. An ornate railing surrounds the balcony in the center of room. doors to staterooms are on left side of room.

SS Plymouth Fall River Line, Stairway to Main Deck

Interior view of a staircase leading to the main deck on the SS Plymouth. The room has decorative carpets and moldings. An ornate railing surround the top of the staircase in the center of photograph. Buildings on a wharf are visible through the ship's windows.

SS Plymouth Fall River Line, Salon Deck, Forward

Interior view of a staircase on the salon deck of the SS Plymouth. An ornate railing surrounds the top of a staircase in foreground. A second staircase is in the back of room. The room has decorative moldings and carpet.

SS Plymouth Fall River Line, Room Aft of Quarter Deck

Interior view of a room on the quarterdeck on the SS Plymouth. The room has decorative carpets, moldings and railings. A staircase is in the left of the photograph. A brochure case is on the right side of photograph.

SS Plymouth Fall River Line

SS Plymouth Fall River Line

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Plymouth docked at Long Wharf in Newport Harbor. A tugboat is also docked at Long Wharf at the stern of the ship. Three piers extend into the harbor in foreground of photograph.

SS Plymouth Fall River Line

SS Plymouth Fall River Line

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Plymouth in Newport Harbor. Sailboats are moored in foreground of photograph.

SS Plymouth Fall River Line

SS Plymouth Fall River Line

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Plymouth in Newport Harbor. Sailboats are moored in foreground of photograph.

SS Plymouth Fall River Line

SS Plymouth Fall River Line

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Plymouth in Newport Harbor. St John's Church is visible in background.

SS Plymouth Bulkhead in Forward Salon

SS Plymouth Bulkhead in Forward Salon

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a bulkhead separating two room aboard the SS Plymouth. The room has ornate railings, mouldings, ceilings and carpets. Upholstered chairs are lined against side walls and railings.

SS Plymouth

SS Plymouth

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Plymouth, a Providence Line in a harbor. Passengers are visible on all levels of ship.

SS Plymouth

SS Plymouth

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Plymouth, a Fall River Line steamship in water.

SS Pilgrim, Fall River Line, Lounge

SS Pilgrim, Fall River Line, Lounge

Providence Public Library

Interior view of the saloon deck/ lounge aboard the SS Pilgrim. The room has ornate moldings, carpets, and staircase. Armchairs line the walls of the room.

SS Pilgrim, Fall River Line

SS Pilgrim, Fall River Line

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Pilgrim. The steamship has two stacks, a beam engine and an sidewheel.

SS Pilgrim, Fall River Line

SS Pilgrim, Fall River Line

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Pilgrim. The steamship has two stacks, a beam engine and an sidewheel.

SS Pilgrim, Fall River Line

SS Pilgrim, Fall River Line

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Pilgrim. The steamship has two stacks, a beam engine and an sidewheel. Tall ships are visible in background.

SS Pilgrim, Fall River Line

SS Pilgrim, Fall River Line

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Pilgrim dry-docked at a wharf. The sails of a tall ship are visible in background right of photograph.