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

Joseph Tillinghast House

Joseph Tillinghast House

Providence Public Library

Joseph Tillinghast House and nearby businesses seen from the opposite side of the street.

Joseph Nightingale House

Joseph Nightingale House

Providence Public Library

Side view of the Joseph Nightingale House, a large three-story Greek Revival style house with a porch flanked by columns and a railing along the rooftop.

Joseph Nightingale House

Joseph Nightingale House

Providence Public Library

Color photograph of the Nightingale-Brown House in Providence, RI. The three-story house is painted blue with white trim. The house has a Palladian window of its front porch and doorway. A balustrade runs around the hip roof of the house. A brick wall encases the house's yard.

Joseph Nightingale House

Joseph Nightingale House

Providence Public Library

Color photograph of the Nightingale-Brown House in Providence, RI. The three-story house is painted blue with white trim. The house has a Palladian window of its front porch and doorway. A balustrade runs around the hip roof of the house. A brick wall encases the house's yard.

Joseph Conrad in Newport Harbor

Joseph Conrad in Newport Harbor

Providence Public Library

Image shows a detail of the hull of the yacht "Joseph Conrad" in Newport Harbor. The bow of the Joseph Conrad has ornate decorative details. "Joseph Conrad, Charleston, SC" is painted on the bow.

Joseph Conrad in Newport Harbor

Joseph Conrad in Newport Harbor

Providence Public Library

Image shows the yacht "Joseph Conrad" in Newport Harbor. The hull of the Joseph Conrad has ornate decorative details.

Joseph Benn & Company

Joseph Benn & Company

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of Joseph Benn & Company's factory in Greystone, R.I. The factory is a large, sprawling building built over a river and next to a railroad track. Houses and other buildings are seen surrounding the factory.

Johnston Elm

Johnston Elm

Providence Public Library

Photograph of a large elm tree surrounded by a fence on a farm. A barn and some equipment is seen in the background, and other smaller trees line a path to the barn.

John Street, Vernon Brothers Furniture Company

Image shows shops and houses along John Street. The George Vernon House is third from right. Cars are parked on the left side of the street. The sidewalks and street are dusted in light snow. The Austin House is in foreground right of photograph.

John M. Dean Co.

John M. Dean Co.

Providence Public Library

John M. Dean Co. seen from the opposite side of the street, with more buildings and businesses visible down the street.

John Joseph Garrahy

John Joseph Garrahy

Providence Public Library

Portrait of John Joseph Garrahy, Governor of Rhode Island from 1976-1984, seated at his desk with pen and paper.

John Joseph Garrahy

John Joseph Garrahy

Providence Public Library

Portrait of John Joseph Garrahy, Governor of Rhode Island from 1976-1984, seated at his desk with pen and paper.

John Edward Fogarty

John Edward Fogarty

Providence Public Library

Portrait of U.S. Congressman John Edward Fogarty against a plain background.

John Edward Fogarty

John Edward Fogarty

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Congressman John Edward Fogarty against a plain background.

John Brown's Chariot

John Brown's Chariot

Providence Public Library

Image shows John Brown's Coach standing on a parquet brick patterned area next to a brick building.

John Brown House

John Brown House

Providence Public Library

The John Brown House, covered in ivy, and the surrounding fence.

John Brown House

John Brown House

Providence Public Library

Color photograph of the John Brown House facing Power Street in Providence, RI. The brick mansion has a Palladian window with balcony above its front porch entryway. A balustrade runs around the hip roof of the house.

John Bradford House

John Bradford House

Providence Public Library

Front view from across a lawn of the John Bradford House, a saltbox style house with ivy on the front and trees behind.

John Banister House

John Banister House

Providence Public Library

Image shows the John Banister House at the corner of Pelham and Spring Streets.

John B. Chace & Son

John B. Chace & Son

Providence Public Library

Exterior view of John B. Chace & Son, with two people posed outside with baskets and barrels.

Joe Linsey

Joe Linsey

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Joe Linsey. Linsey sits at a desk and holds a pen to a piece of paper while posing for the photograph. Photograph is signed and dedicated to Warren Walden.

Jamestown windmill

Jamestown windmill

Providence Public Library

A man and a child standing at the base of a clapboard sided windmill with four arms and a domed roof. The windmill is in the middle of a field, with a stone wall, trees, and farm buildings in the background.

Jamestown windmill

Jamestown windmill

Providence Public Library

A woman sitting on a stone wall, posing for a photograph in front of a clapboard sided windmill, built 1787. A man in the foreground is crouching and pointing a camera toward the woman.

Jamestown windmill

Jamestown windmill

Providence Public Library

A clapboard sided windmill, built 1787, at the edge of a field, behind a stone wall. The windmill has a domed roof, and the lattice of its arms is seen as there is no sail on the windmill. A group of people stand at the open door to the windmill.

Jamestown windmill

Jamestown windmill

Providence Public Library

A clapboard sided windmill, built 1787, at the edge of a field, behind a stone wall. The windmill has a domed roof, and the lattice of its arms is seen as there is no sail on the windmill. A group of people stand at the open door to the windmill.

Jamestown Windmill

Jamestown Windmill

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Jamestown Windmill on Windmill Hill. A path leads to a white wooden gate in front of the windmill.

Jamestown Windmill

Jamestown Windmill

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Jamestown Windmill on Windmill Hill. A short stone wall leads to the windmill.