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

Hook & Ladder, Newport

Hook & Ladder, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows an early hook and ladder wagon pulled by two horses driving down street in Newport. Figures stand on street in background and on sidewalks watching hook and ladder pass.

Honeysuckle Lodge, Newport

Honeysuckle Lodge, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows view of Honey Suckle Lodge facing Sheep Point Cove. The shingled house has striped awnings over several windows and doors. Exterior of house is covered in vined plants.

Homestead

Homestead

Providence Public Library

Homestead seen from the opposite corner of the street. Businesses are visible in adjacent buildings.

Home for Aged Women, Providence

Home for Aged Women, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Home for Aged Women on Tockwotton Street. The home occupies the corner lot and has a fenced yard.

Holy Ghost Church

Holy Ghost Church

Providence Public Library

Front view of the Holy Ghost Church seen from the opposite side of the street.

Hog Island and Mount Hope Bridge

Hog Island and Mount Hope Bridge

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of a small island in the foreground, identified as Hog Island, and the Mount Hope Bridge behind the island, a suspension bridge spanning Narragansett Bay.

Historical Society, Touro Street, Newport

Image shows front of the Historical Society building facing Touro Street. Touro Synagogue is center left in photograph. A man stands behind the Historical Society background right.

Historic House

Historic House

Providence Public Library

Image shows a two-story house. The house has a gambrel roof and shingle siding. A sign leaning against the side of the house reads "House Open, Welcome Visitors".

Hillhouse and Hope High game

Hillhouse and Hope High game

Providence Public Library

Four basketball players from Hillhouse and Hope High schools on a basketball court. One player from Hillhouse is jumping with the ball, and a player from Hope High is jumping to block the other.

Hill House, Bellevue Avenue

Hill House, Bellevue Avenue

Providence Public Library

Image shows two people walking on sidewalk in front of a house known at different times as Bruen Villa, Knight Cottage, and The Hedges on Bellevue Avenue. The shingle style house is three stories and has a round porch and balcony. Vines drape from window boxes and balconies. A few windows have awnings.

Highways

Highways

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of the overpass of Route 2 over Route 5 in Cranston, R.I. showing highways and residential streets. A drive in theater is visible in upper right corner of photograph.

Highway Construction

Highway Construction

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of a highway under construction. The partially completed highway loops through a wooded area.

High Street Congregational Church

High Street Congregational Church

Providence Public Library

Photograph of the High Street Congregational Church captured from a perpendicular side street. A jewelry, clock/watch shop is to the right of the church.

Hi Esmero, Newport

Hi Esmero, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows a yacht, the "Hi Esmero" in water near Newport, RI. An American flag flies at the hull of the yacht.

Hi Esmero, Newport

Hi Esmero, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows a yacht, the "Hi Esmero" in water near Newport, RI. An American flag flies at the hull of the yacht.

Hi Esmero, Newport

Hi Esmero, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows a yacht, the "Hi Esmero" in water near Newport, RI. An American flag flies at the hull of the yacht.

Henry Devron Calling A Play At Home

Henry Devron Calling A Play At Home

Providence Public Library

Image shows Henry Devron, an umpire calling a play as two baseball players fumble over each other on the ground at the home plate. Spectators are visible in the stands. Back of photograph reads: "Parker scoring on Holden's Sacrifice fly to night field. 8th inning."

Helger's Fruit Stand, Tiverton

Helger's Fruit Stand, Tiverton

Providence Public Library

Image shows a young woman posing at a pumpkin stand. She holds a large pumpkin. The farmstand has pumpkins and gourds of a variety of sizes on display. The woman is identified as Susan Helger on the back of photograph.

Helger's Fruit Stand, Tiverton

Helger's Fruit Stand, Tiverton

Providence Public Library

Image shows a young woman posing at a pumpkin stand. The farmstand has pumpkins and gourds of a variety of sizes on display. The woman is identified as Susan Helger on the back of photograph.

Helger's Fruit Stand, Tiverton

Helger's Fruit Stand, Tiverton

Providence Public Library

Image shows a young woman posing at a pumpkin stand. She holds a large pumpkin. The farmstand has pumpkins and gourds of a variety of sizes on display. The woman is identified as Susan Helger on the back of photograph.

Health Dept. wagon

Health Dept. wagon

Providence Public Library

Side view of two men standing next to a black Health Department wagon drawn by a single horse, in front of City Hall, a stone building.

Hazard Memorial

Hazard Memorial

Providence Public Library

Front view of the Hazard Memorial surrounded by plants, depicting a man at a loom and two women watching.

Hayward Park Fountain

Hayward Park Fountain

Providence Public Library

View of a fountain in Hayward Park, depicting a woman pouring water at the top of the fountain and cherubs in the water.

Hayward Park Fountain

Hayward Park Fountain

Providence Public Library

Negative photograph of a fountain in Hayward Park, depicting a woman pouring water at the top of the fountain and cherubs in the water.