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

Point Judith Lighthouse, Narragansett

Point Judith Lighthouse, Narragansett

Providence Public Library

Image is a close-up of the Point Judith Lighthouse. An arch is painted above a window at the base of the light house. "W.R. Ellery Found 1816 C. Cook Insp!" is painted on the arch. The keeper's house is visible in the background.

Point Judith Lighthouse, Narragansett

Point Judith Lighthouse, Narragansett

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Point Judith Lighthouse. The lighthouse is surrounded by other houses and small buildings. A rocky beach is in the foreground.

Point Judith Lighthouse, Narragansett

Point Judith Lighthouse, Narragansett

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Point Judith Lighthouse. The lighthouse is surrounded by other houses and small buildings. A pond is in the foreground of photograph.

Point Judith harbor

Point Judith harbor

Providence Public Library

Hilltop view of the ferry Betty Alden docked at Point Judith Harbor. A park with paths, bushes, and an ice cream truck is in front of the dock. Cars are seen along the edge of the park.

Point Judith harbor

Point Judith harbor

Providence Public Library

Hilltop view of the ferry Betty Alden docked at Point Judith Harbor. A park with paths, bushes, and an ice cream truck is in front of the dock. Cars are seen along the edge of the park.

Plymouth (Steamboat), Upper Deck

Plymouth (Steamboat), Upper Deck

Providence Public Library

Image shows the upper deck of the SS Plymouth. The ship's stack is in center of photograph. Smoke rises from the top of the stack. Lifeboats hang on side of deck.

Plymouth (Steamboat) Purser's Office

Plymouth (Steamboat) Purser's 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".

Plymouth (Steamboat) in Lower Bay

Plymouth (Steamboat) in Lower Bay

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Plymouth in the Narraganset Bay. The steamship has two stacks, a beam engine and an sidewheel.

Pleasure boats and fishing draggers

Pleasure boats and fishing draggers

Providence Public Library

Pleasure boats moored next to fishing boats at Harbor of Refuge. Several people are seen standing on the dock and nearest boat.

Planet Street

Planet Street

Providence Public Library

View west on Planet Street from Benefit Street of houses and other buildings. In the foreground at 314 Benefit Street is the General Ambrose Burnside House.

Pitts Head Tavern, Charles Street

Pitts Head Tavern, Charles Street

Providence Public Library

Photograph shows the front of the Pitts Head Tavern, also known as Lillibridge House,at its second location on Charles Street. The house was later moved to its current address at 77 Bridge Street. Laundry hangs on clothes line in yard.

Pilgrim Congregational Church

Pilgrim Congregational Church

Providence Public Library

Pilgrim Congregational Church seen between residential buildings from the opposite side of the street.

Pilgrim (Steamer) Grand Saloon From Gallery

Interior view of the saloon deck aboard the SS Pilgrim. The photograph is taken from the gallery. The gallery has dark wooden banisters. Large chandeliers hang between columns from a painted ceiling.

Pilgrim (Steamer) Grand Saloon From Gallery

Interior view of the saloon deck aboard the SS Pilgrim. The photograph is taken from the gallery. The gallery has dark wooden banisters. Large chandeliers hang between columns from a painted ceiling.

Pilgrim (Steamer)

Pilgrim (Steamer)

Providence Public Library

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

Pierce's Fight memorial tablet

Pierce's Fight memorial tablet

Providence Public Library

View of a tablet mounted in a large stone commemorating Pierce's Fight in 1676. Other large stones are seen in the field in the background.

Pidge House

Pidge House

Providence Public Library

View of a dilapidated colonial style house from the lawn in front of the building, destroyed in 1954.

Photographer

Photographer

Providence Public Library

Image shows a woman taking a photograph at a marina. The woman wears a striped shirt and a beehive hair style. Boats are docked at a marina in a harbor in the background.

Photo of Old Stone Mill

Photo of Old Stone Mill

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Old Stone Mill, also called Newport Tower in Touro Park. A short iron fence surrounds the Tower. Houses on Mill Street are visible behind trees.