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

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View west of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages on Weybosset Street. The building with arches facing the street on the ground floor is the Custom House. Signs advertising businesses are seen on the buildings including J.R. Day - Job Printing.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View west of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages on Weybosset Street. Part of the Custom House is visible at far right. Street numbers 8, 10, 14, and 16 are visible on buildings and signs. Signs advertising businesses are seen on the buildings including J.R. Day - Job Printing, Arnold's Restaurant, and F. Carey Merchant Tailor.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View east of pedestrians and trolleys on Weybosset Street.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

Rooftop view of trolleys and pedestrians on Weybosset Street, in front of buildings with signs for businesses including A.A. Dickhaut (311 Weybosset), Harris furniture (323 Weybosset), Monarch Coffee and Charles S. Bush Co.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View from across the street of buildings and businesses at the future site of the Turk's Head Building. Signs for businesses include Power Sign Painting, Blank Book Manufacturer, Franklin Printing Office, People's Stock & Mutual Fire Insurance Co., and American Wood Paper Co.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View east of pedestrians and cars on Weybosset Street looking toward the Outlet Co. Signs and billboards are seen on buildings including for Crown Hotel, Flint's Furniture, the YWCA, Narragansett Beer, Gold Medal Flour, and Yen Nom Co. Restaurant.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians and cars on Weybosset Street. Signs advertising businesses are seen on the buildings including Rochester Clothes, Kaufman Hats, and New York Liquor.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians, bicycles, and horse-drawn carriages on Weybosset Street. Signs advertising businesses are seen on the buildings including Wm. H. Draper & Co., People's Trust Company, and Oscar Stahl Engraver.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and trolleys on Weybosset Street. The Providence Custom House is seen in the background.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians, trolleys, and horse-drawn carriages on Weybosset Street. Signs advertising businesses are seen on the buildings including Anthony & Cowell Co. House Furnishers.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View west toward the junction of Broad and Weybosset Streets. Pedestrians, horse-drawn carts, and trolleys are seen on the street.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View down the length of Weybosset Street looking west. The Custom House is on the left. Signs on buildings include Banners Flags & Co. Sign Painting, Wm B. Blanding, Bower Sign Painting, and Clapp (maybe Claff?) & King Fruit.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians outside of the Custom House on Weybosset Street.

Weybosset Street

Weybosset Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages on Weybosset Street.

Weybosset & Westminster Street Junction

View of a building seen from the opposite corner of the street advertising businesses including C.S. Durfee Insurance, A. Congdon & Co. Cotton and Yarn, and Reynolds' Rubber Stamp & Stencil Works. Current site of the Turk's Head Building.

Wetlands

Wetlands

Providence Public Library

Image shows wetlands near a residential area. Houses are visible in background.

Wetlands

Wetlands

Providence Public Library

Image shows a stream running through a marsh.

Wetlands

Wetlands

Providence Public Library

Image shows wetlands near a residential area. Houses are visible in background.

Westminster Street

Westminster Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages on Westminster Street, with heavy snow on the ground. Signs advertising businesses are seen on the buildings including J. W. Critchley and European School of Language.

Westminster Street

Westminster Street

Providence Public Library

View west of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages on Westminster Street, with heavy snow on the ground. Signs advertising businesses are seen on the buildings including J. W. Critchley (354 Westminster) and European School of Language.

Westminster Street

Westminster Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages on Westminster Street. Signs advertising businesses on the buildings include Otis Clapp & Son Trusses (417 Westminster), J.W. Brady Mattress Maker, and Dr. Kidder Dentist (420 Westminster).

Westminster Street

Westminster Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages on Westminster Street. Signs advertising businesses on the buildings include Otis Clapp & Son Trusses (417 Westminster), J.W. Brady Mattress Maker, and Dr. Kidder Dentist (420 Westminster).

Westminster Street

Westminster Street

Providence Public Library

Street view of buildings and businesses seen from the opposite corner of the street. Signs for businesses include Mrs. E. M. Morey, Ladies' Hair Dresser, H.T. Root & Co. Stoves & Ranges, and T. T. Deming, Tailor.

Westminster Street

Westminster Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians outside Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co. on Westminster Street looking east. A church is seen in the background.

Westminster Street

Westminster Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages on Westminster Street, with heavy snow on the ground. Signs advertising businesses are seen on the buildings including J. W. Critchley and European School of Language.

Westminster Street

Westminster Street

Providence Public Library

View of buildings along Westminster Street, including a business with an umbrella-shaped sign, and churches in the background.

Westminster Street

Westminster Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages on Westminster Street, with heavy snow on the ground. Signs advertising businesses are seen on the buildings including J. W. Critchley and European School of Language.

Westminster Street

Westminster Street

Providence Public Library

View of pedestrians on Westminster Street looking east. Signs advertising businesses on the buildings include Bedell Inc. The Providence Journal building (213 Westminster) is behind the Bedell sign.