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.
Items in this collection
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Side view of a man in a small carriage pulled by a single horse, in front of a monument to Roger Williams at Roger Williams Park. The monument, depicting Williams on top of a pedestal, with a woman in robes at its base, along with a shield, was designed by Franklin Simmons and dedicated Aug. 16, 1877.
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A man looking up at a statue of Roger Williams on a pedestal in Roger Williams Park. The Betsey Williams Cottage is seen in the background, behind a tree.
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A woman and child standing on the shore of a pond, where ducks are swimming.
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The Japanese gardens in Roger Williams Park covered in snow.
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View from the shore of a pond in Roger Williams Park. People are rowing in boats on the pond, and geese are seen on the shore.
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A tour boat, the "Favorite," full of children on a pond in Roger Williams Park.
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A woman and child standing on the shore of a pond, where ducks are swimming.
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View of small man-made islands and bridges in Roger Williams Park's Japanese Garden
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View of a person sitting in a gazebo in front of a pond at Roger Williams Park.
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Street view of the entrance gates to Roger Williams Park
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Street view of the entrance gates to Roger Williams Park
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Four views of Roger Williams Park including ponds and gardens, Roger WIlliams statue, and the Falconer statue.
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Children posing at a roofed swing set in Roger Williams Park. The swings were near the boathouse and generated income which helped with park expenses.
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A group of people on a tour boat seen from the water in a pond in Roger Williams Park.
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View from the shore of a pond in Roger Williams Park, with a bridge and boat seen in the background.
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View of two people sitting in the shade by a pond in Roger Williams Park, one on a bench and one in a gazebo.
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View of two people sitting in the shade by a pond in Roger Williams Park, one on a bench and one in a gazebo.
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View from the shore of a pond in Roger Williams Park, with a bridge and boat seen in the background.
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View of people playing in a snow-covered field in Roger Williams Park.
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View from the water of a band concert platform over a pond.
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A model sailboat in a pond in Roger Williams Park.
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View down a path in the Roger Williams Park rose garden, with trestles of roses overhead.
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A model sailboat in a pond in Roger Williams Park.
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A model sailboat in a pond in Roger Williams Park.
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Horse trotting races at Roger Williams Park. Spectators are behind a fence in the background.
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Ducks on a mostly frozen pond in Roger Williams Park. The boat house is seen in the background.
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A model sailboat in a pond in Roger Williams Park.
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View of "The Falconer" statue from across a bridge over the goldfish pond.
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Statue depicting Roger Williams on a pedestal, with another figure in a robe at the base of the monument.
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Image shows car parked outside Roger Williams General Hospital.
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