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

Newport Ferry Landing

Newport Ferry Landing

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Newport ferry approaching the Newport Ferry landing. Passenger and cars are visible on front lower deck. A worker stands on landing in foreground.

Newport Ferry Landing

Newport Ferry Landing

Providence Public Library

Image shows the "Newport" ferry approaching the "Newport" ferry landing. Passenger and cars are visible on front lower deck. A worker stands on landing in foreground.

Newport Ferry from Jamestown

Newport Ferry from Jamestown

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of the "Newport" ferry. Passengers are visible on bottom and top decks. Houses along the water in Jamestown are in background.

Newport Dock

Newport Dock

Providence Public Library

Image shows a Boston Ship and a New York New Haven line train on Newport Docks.

Newport Casino tournament

Newport Casino tournament

Providence Public Library

Image shows two athletes foreground right and background left playing tennis. Three seated figures are on field in foreground right. Scoreboard reads Falkenburg 5, Kauder 3.

Newport Casino tournament

Newport Casino tournament

Providence Public Library

Image shows two athletes (foreground right and background left) playing tennis. A man sits in chair on field in center background, and spectators watch game from background.

Newport Casino tournament

Newport Casino tournament

Providence Public Library

Image shows two athletes playing tennis. In foreground right is the back of an onlooker head, spectators watch the game in the background.

Newport Beach, entrance

Newport Beach, entrance

Providence Public Library

Image shows a car parked outside entrance to Newport beach. Figures stand inside entryway.

Newport Beach

Newport Beach

Providence Public Library

Image shows aerial view of Easton's Beach. Ocean is in foreground, Easton's beach center, and residential area in background.

Newport Beach

Newport Beach

Providence Public Library

Image shows small plane flying over beach. Figures are on beach and swimming in water. A roller coaster is on beach center right. Farms are in background.

Newport Artillery Company

Newport Artillery Company

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Newport Artillery Company facing Clarke Street. The Artillery Company has large double doors and a relief of an eagle with flags and cannons on its pediment.

Newport and harbor

Newport and harbor

Providence Public Library

Aerial view looking west over the town of Newport and Newport Harbor. Buildings, trees, and lawns are seen on the island, and boats are moored in the harbor.

Newport and harbor

Newport and harbor

Providence Public Library

Aerial view looking southwest over the town of Newport and Newport Harbor. Buildings, trees, and lawns are seen on the island, and boats are moored in the harbor.

Newport (Steamer)

Newport (Steamer)

Providence Public Library

Photograph of SS Newport leaving dock. One person is standing on the dock facing the boat. Rocks on the shore are visible in the foreground.

Newport (Ferry)

Newport (Ferry)

Providence Public Library

Image shows "Newport" ferry in Narragansett Bay.

Newport

Newport

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of steamships, sailboats, and other boats leaving Newport Harbor. The harbor is seen in the background, with fields and buildings on the shore.

New York Yacht Club, foot of Sayer's Wharf; Newport

Image shows rear view of the New York Yacht Club. Figures stand along pier and porch of clubhouse. Sailors site in boats in center of photograph. Sailboats and building are in background.

New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Eight horses hitched in a straight line to freight cars on the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad line. Three men are seen posing in the background near the cars. Trees, a body of water, and buildings are seen behind the row of horses.

New York Boats

New York Boats

Providence Public Library

Photograph of two steamboats docked at Fox Point, Providence, Rhode Island on New York and Fall River Lines. Providence & Stonington Steamship Co. visible in background.

New York boats

New York boats

Providence Public Library

Photograph of two steamboats docked at Fox Point, Providence, Rhode Island on New York and Fall River Lines. Providence & Stonington Steamship Co. visible in background.

New Shoreham (Steamer)

New Shoreham (Steamer)

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS New Shoreham docked at a wharf on Block Island. Passengers stand on top two decks. Figures stand and site on wharf next to ship.

New Shoreham (Steamer)

New Shoreham (Steamer)

Providence Public Library

Steamboat New Shoreham at Dyer St. dock in Providence, Rhode Island. Andrews & Spelman Company visible in background