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.
Image shows cars traveling on Washington Square at the intersection of Thames Street. Pedestrians walk in street and on sidewalk. A sign for Old City Hall Hardware Co. hangs on the front of the Old Brick Market.
The Washington Buildings, as photographed from the opposite side of the Providence River. Businesses visible are Akerman's Blank Book Manufactory; Joseph Knowles's Printing Office; Sweet & Butts Hats, Caps & Furs; Fireman's Mutual Insurance Company; Cranston Print Works.
The Washington Buildings, as photographed from the opposite side of the Providence River. Businesses visible are Akerman's Blank Book Manufactory; Joseph Knowles's Printing Office; Sweet & Butts Hats, Caps & Furs; Fireman's Mutual Insurance Company; Cranston Print Works.
The Washington Buildings, as photographed from the opposite side of the Providence River. Businesses visible are Akerman's Blank Book Manufactory; Joseph Knowles's Printing Office; Sweet & Butts Hats, Caps & Furs; Fireman's Mutual Insurance Company; Cranston Print Works.
Front view of the Washington Building on Washington Row. Visible businesses include American Stationery Co., Geo. H. McFadden & Bros. Agency, and May's.
Hills and fields of Warwick Neck from the roof of the Oakland Beach Hotel. A wooden bridge over a narrow body of water leads from the hotel to a wooded area.
View down the length of Warwick Avenue, a four-lane highway with cars travelling in both directions. Buildings and businesses are seen along the side of the road, including Palumbo's Market Garden and a church.
Aerial view looking south showing a school at bottom center (at corner of Columbus & School Streets) and Riverside Cemetery at bottom right corner and other buildings in Wakefield in foreground and Point Judith Pond in background. Point Judith appears at extreme left background. The breakwaters of the Harbor of Refuge are shown. Block Island appears out in the Atlantic in extreme background.
Exterior view of the W.W. Whipple Company, advertising "Gold Medal Creamery." A horse-drawn cart for the company is in front of the store, and barrels are seen outside on the street.
Photograph of a building housing many stores: W.S. Fifield & Co (chairs and wooden ware). W.E. Barrett & Co. (Agricultural Warehouse) and M.S. Daniels & Co (possibly oils)
Full length photograph of the steamboat Vue Del'Eau at dock offering steamboat rides at Crescent Park. Various businesses along the dock in background.
Full length photograph of the steamboat Vue Del'Eau at dock offering steamboat rides at Crescent Park. Various businesses along the dock in background.