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

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

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.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

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.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

A woman and child standing on the shore of a pond, where ducks are swimming.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

The Japanese gardens in Roger Williams Park covered in snow.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

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.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

A tour boat, the "Favorite," full of children on a pond in Roger Williams Park.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

A woman and child standing on the shore of a pond, where ducks are swimming.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

View of small man-made islands and bridges in Roger Williams Park's Japanese Garden

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

View of a person sitting in a gazebo in front of a pond at Roger Williams Park.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

Four views of Roger Williams Park including ponds and gardens, Roger WIlliams statue, and the Falconer statue.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

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.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

A group of people on a tour boat seen from the water in a pond in Roger Williams Park.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

View from the shore of a pond in Roger Williams Park, with a bridge and boat seen in the background.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

View of two people sitting in the shade by a pond in Roger Williams Park, one on a bench and one in a gazebo.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

View of two people sitting in the shade by a pond in Roger Williams Park, one on a bench and one in a gazebo.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

View from the shore of a pond in Roger Williams Park, with a bridge and boat seen in the background.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

View of people playing in a snow-covered field in Roger Williams Park.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

View from the water of a band concert platform over a pond.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

View down a path in the Roger Williams Park rose garden, with trestles of roses overhead.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

Horse trotting races at Roger Williams Park. Spectators are behind a fence in the background.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

Ducks on a mostly frozen pond in Roger Williams Park. The boat house is seen in the background.

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

View of "The Falconer" statue from across a bridge over the goldfish pond.

Roger Williams Monument

Roger Williams Monument

Providence Public Library

Statue depicting Roger Williams on a pedestal, with another figure in a robe at the base of the monument.