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

Hoyle Tavern, Providence

Hoyle Tavern, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Hoyle Tavern which stood at the junction of Westminster and Cranston Streets in Providence. The three-story building has a covered front porch that runs the length of the building. A sign above the porch reads "B.S. Wilbur Doyle Hotel". The porch is crowded with men, who are lined and posing for the photograph. The street is crowded with horse-drawn coaches, horses wearing blankets, and men who all face the photographer.

Hoyle Tavern

Hoyle Tavern

Providence Public Library

Hoyle Tavern seen from the opposite side of the street.

Hoyle Tavern

Hoyle Tavern

Providence Public Library

Image shows Hoyle Tavern and Hotel at Hoyle Square in Providence, RI. The tavern has a large front porch.

Hoyle Square

Hoyle Square

Providence Public Library

East-facing street view of Hoyle Square, sometimes called Canonicus Square, showing buildings with signs for businesses and cables for streetcars.

Hoyle Hotel

Hoyle Hotel

Providence Public Library

Hoyle Hotel seen from the opposite side of the street.

Hoyle Hotel

Hoyle Hotel

Providence Public Library

Hoyle Hotel seen from the opposite side of the street. People and horse-drawn carts are gathered outside of the building.

Hoyle Hotel

Hoyle Hotel

Providence Public Library

Hoyle Hotel seen from the opposite side of the street. People and horse-drawn carts are gathered outside of the building.

Howard Hall

Howard Hall

Providence Public Library

View from the upper level of Howard Hall toward the stage.

Howard Building, Dorrance and Westminster, Providence

Image shows the Howard Building on the corner of Dorrance and Westminster Streets. Signs for Potter, Dennison & Co. Furniture & Upholstery and Cahoone & Hall, Importers of China, Glass and Crockery Ware hang on the exterior of the building.

Howard Building

Howard Building

Providence Public Library

Full length photograph of the Howard Building on Westminster Street. John A. Gammons Insurance business is advertised on the building.

Howard Building

Howard Building

Providence Public Library

Howard Building photographed from the corner with people gathered outside. Visible businesses include Waite Auto Supply Co. and Mechanics National Bank.

Houses on Hills

Houses on Hills

Providence Public Library

Image shows houses built on small hills. Short stonewall run over the hills, dividing the land.

Houses Near Harbor

Houses Near Harbor

Providence Public Library

Image shows houses built on small hills near a harbor. Boats are ashore on a small beach.

Houses Near Harbor

Houses Near Harbor

Providence Public Library

Image shows houses built on small hills near a harbor. Boats are ashore on a small beach. Short stonewall run over the hills, dividing the land.

House with Gambrel Roof

House with Gambrel Roof

Providence Public Library

Image shows a two-story house with clapboard siding and a gambrel roof. A stone pathway runs on the side of the house leading to a sidewalk. The house has a small landscaped front yard enclosed by a shorn fence.

House south of Old Ocean House

House south of Old Ocean House

Providence Public Library

Image shows Joseph B. Weaver House on Bellevue Avenue. The Victorian-styled mansion is three stories and has a wrap around porch. The yard is enclosed by a picket fence.

House of Representatives

House of Representatives

Providence Public Library

Interior view of the House of Representatives in the Rhode Island State House, showing rows of chairs and desks as seen from the rear of the room.

House

House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a two-story house with a gambrel roof. The house has dark paint and light trim. A road runs through the foreground of photograph.

House

House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a house with shingle siding and center chimney. Vines grown on the exterior of the house.

House

House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a house with shingle siding in a wooded area. The ground floor doors and windows are boarded.

House

House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a mid-century style house built on a slight hill. The house has brick, shingle and concrete siding. Short evergreen trees are planted in a line in the front yard of the house and below the house's second-story deck.

House

House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a two-story house with a gambrel roof. The house has dark paint and light trim. A sidewalk runs around the house.

House

House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a two-story house. A cannon and sundial are in the yard of the house.

House

House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a small house on a slight hill. The house has dark wood siding and a stone foundation.

House

House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a house on a slight hill. The house has wood siding and a gambrel roof. Vines grow up the side of the house.

House

House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a house on a cobblestone street. The one-story house has a gambrel roof and a center chimney. A man kneels in front of a dark picket fence.

House

House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a house on a cobblestone street. The one-story house has a gambrel roof and a center chimney. A man kneels in front of a dark picket fence.