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

Massasoit's Spring Tablet

Massasoit's Spring Tablet

Providence Public Library

View of a plaque mounted on a rock in front of a wall covered in vines commemorating the Sachem Massasoit at the location of "Massasoit's Spring."

Masonic Temple

Masonic Temple

Providence Public Library

Masonic Temple seen from the opposite corner of the street. An advertisement for Congdon, Wilbur & Co. is seen on the corner.

Marland House; Moved from Naval Hospital

Image shows the Marland House raised for moving. Workers and children pose for image, while standing in front of and on porch of raised house.

Market Square, Providence

Market Square, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Market House in Market Square in Providence, RI. Horse pulled carts and trolleys travel in streets. Houses and buildings on College Hill are in the background.

Market Square, Providence

Market Square, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows Market House in Market Square in Providence, RI. The steeple of the First Baptist Church and College Hill are visible in background.

Market Square, Providence

Market Square, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows Market Square in Providence, RI. Cars are parked in front of offices and shops. The top of the dome of the Old Stone Bank and the steeple of First Unitarian Church of Providence is visible in background.

Market Square, Providence

Market Square, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows Market Square in Providence, RI. Horse pulled carts and pedestrians travel in streets. A merchant sells goods from a cart in the center of photograph. Shops and offices are visible in background.

Market Square, Providence

Market Square, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image is a photograph of a photograph of Market House in Market Square in Providence RI. A framed copy of VM013_FIC0228 framed and hung on a fabric background.

Market Square

Market Square

Providence Public Library

View from Market Square of the Union Railway Company terminal, a single story building with high arched windows, surrounded by taller business buildings. Pedestrians and trolleys are seen on the street in front of the buildings.

Market Square

Market Square

Providence Public Library

View of buildings and businesses along Market Square.

Market Square

Market Square

Providence Public Library

A group of workers looking at street railroad tracks in Market Square. Cobblestone bricks are pulled up from around the tracks, and stacked next to the workers, as are various construction tools. Rows of commercial buildings are seen behind the group.

Market Square

Market Square

Providence Public Library

View along a canal of Market Square, with businesses and buildings in the background.

Market Square

Market Square

Providence Public Library

Rooftop view of Market Square showing Three Ones fire station in the right foreground at the east end of Exchange Place.

Market Square

Market Square

Providence Public Library

View from across the Providence River of the Washington Building at Market Square. Businesses in the building include Akerman's Blank Book Manufactory, Firemen's Mutual Insurance Company, and Sweet & Butts Hats, Caps, & Furs. Pedestrians and trolleys are seen on the street in front of the building.

Market Place

Market Place

Providence Public Library

Rooftop view of rows of businesses along a canal.

Market House, Providence

Market House, Providence

Providence Public Library

From text on reverse: "Market Square looking E. c. 1890. Market House in center. Beyond, [L-R] Bank of Commerce Bld. c. 1865; Granite Block, 1823; What Cheer Block, [1850]; Roger WIlliams Bank Bldg. 1823; Franklin House, [1823]. N.B. horse cars L. and cable tramway R.

Market House and Market Square

Market House and Market Square

Providence Public Library

Rooftop view of the Market House in the center of Market Square, with horse-drawn carts in the square. Rows of houses are seen on the hill behind the square.

Market House

Market House

Providence Public Library

Side and rear view of the Old Market Building in Market Square. Horse drawn carts are seen on the street in front of the building, and more businesses are seen in the background.

Market Building

Market Building

Providence Public Library

Street view of the Market Building with other businesses visible in the background.

Mark Stevens Building

Mark Stevens Building

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of the Mark Stevens Building, surrounding industrial buildings, and railway. Residential buildings are visible in the background.

Marine Corps Reserve Unit, Newport

Marine Corps Reserve Unit, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows members of Newport's Marine Corps Reserve Unit, the 1st 155mm Howitzer Battery marching with guns in a field. The photograph was taken at the annual field training with their unit at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. ( Official USMC Photo by SSgt Donald E. Mosley)

Marine Corps Reserve Unit, Newport

Marine Corps Reserve Unit, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows members of Newport's Marine Corps Reserve Unit, the 1st 155mm Howitzer Battery, holding a gun drill, while attending the annual field training with their unit at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. ( Official USMC Photo by PFC Frank J. Simone)

Marine Corps Reserve Unit, Newport

Marine Corps Reserve Unit, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows members of Newport's Marine Corps Reserve Unit, the 1st 155mm Howitzer Battery, holding a gun drill, while attending the annual field training with their unit at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. ( Official USMC Photo by PFC Frank J. Simone)

Manny Almeida

Manny Almeida

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Manny Almeida, a boxing promoter in Providence, RI.

Mann, Horace

Mann, Horace

Providence Public Library

A group of men in suits and overcoats gathered around an obelisk style monument in a cemetery marking Horace Mann's grave, 1796-1859. One of the men standing near to the monument holds a bunch of flowers.

Manchester & Hudson

Manchester & Hudson

Providence Public Library

Manchester & Hudson company on a pier, as seen from across the water. Signs on the building advertise cement and stone products, and cement bricks are seen under roofing.