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

Grounds and buildings at Brown Univ.

Grounds and buildings at Brown Univ.

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of the construction of Keeney Quad (bottom right) under construction and Wriston Quadrangle. Andrews House (13 Brown Street) is the brick house just right of center.

Greyhound, Ship

Greyhound, Ship

Providence Public Library

Image shows a tall ship, the Greyhound, dry-docked at a wharf. Crew members pose for the photograph below the ship.

Greek Church; Thames and Brewer Streets, East Side Newport

Image shows the front of the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church on Thames Street. The church has two narrow stained glass windows on side of church facing courtyard. A figure stand on sidewalk at corner of Thames and Brewer Street.

Great Swamp Fight memorial tablet

Great Swamp Fight memorial tablet

Providence Public Library

View of a tablet mounted on a cement block low to the ground commemorating Samuel Appleton, a Massachusetts commander in the Great Swamp Fight of 1675. It is surrounded by tall brush, and names of visitors are scratched into its surface. An obelisk is seen in the background.

Great Swamp Fight memorial tablet

Great Swamp Fight memorial tablet

Providence Public Library

View of a tablet mounted on a cement block low to the ground commemorating the Great Swamp Fight of 1675. It is surrounded by tall brush, and names of visitors are scratched into its surface.

Grammar School

Grammar School

Providence Public Library

Image shows a three-story grammar school next to a dirt road.

Grammar School

Grammar School

Providence Public Library

Image shows a three-story grammar school next to a dirt road.

Grammar school

Grammar school

Providence Public Library

Image shows a three-story grammar school next to a dirt road.

Grace Haven

Grace Haven

Providence Public Library

Group portrait under a road sign for Grace Haven. Six men and two children stand around the sign on the side of the road. Cars are parked behind them.

Grace Church

Grace Church

Providence Public Library

Side view of the Grace Church and other rooftops. Signs for businesses include Pierce Portraits and Olympic Vaudeville.

Grace Church

Grace Church

Providence Public Library

Side view of the Grace Church and other rooftops. Signs for businesses include Pierce Portraits and Olympic Vaudeville.

Governor William Greene House

Governor William Greene House

Providence Public Library

Front view of the Governor William Greene House, a large building partially covered in ivy, seen behind a tree. The date 1680 is painted on a chimney.

Governor Carr Ferry, Newport

Governor Carr Ferry, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Governor Carr Ferry in the Newport Harbor. Two tugboats are in foreground left and center right of photograph.

Government Landing, Newport

Government Landing, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows people standing on pier and in boats docked at Government Landing. Signs for fish companies and Narragansett Pier Boats are on buildings in background.

Government Landing

Government Landing

Providence Public Library

Image shows cars parked at Government Landing. The Seamen's Church Institute of Newport and old police station are visible in background.

Gov. Chafee and Children at Carnival for the Benefit of Navy Relief

Image shows Governor John Chafee taking a photograph of his children at a carnival for the benefit of Navy Relief at the Quonset Naval Air Station. Gov. Chafee kneels in foreground and the children pose for photograph in front of a E-1B Carrier Based Aircraft.

Gov. Chafee and Children at Carnival for the Benefit of Navy Relief

Image shows Governor John Chafee taking a photograph of his children at a carnival for the benefit of Navy Relief at the Quonset Naval Air Station. Gov. Chafee kneels in foreground and the children pose for photograph in front of a E-1B Carrier Based Aircraft.

Gov. Chafee and Children at Carnival for the Benefit of Navy Relief

Image shows Governor John Chafee taking a photograph of his children at a carnival for the benefit of Navy Relief at the Quonset Naval Air Station. Gov. Chafee kneels in foreground and the children pose for photograph in front of a E-1B Carrier Based Aircraft.

Gould House; Broadway & Cranston Avenue

Image shows the Gould House at the corner of Broadway and Cranston Street. Vines grow around doorway, and all windows are shuttered. A picket fence encloses the front yard.

Gorham Manufacturing Company

Gorham Manufacturing Company

Providence Public Library

Color photograph of an abandoned Gorham Manufacturing Company building in Providence, RI. A pile of snow sits in front of a garage door.

Gorham Manufacturing Company

Gorham Manufacturing Company

Providence Public Library

Color photograph of the abandoned Gorham Manufacturing Company building in Providence, RI. Melting snow lays on the ground.

Golfing at Agawam

Golfing at Agawam

Providence Public Library

A group of three people putting at Agawam Hunt Club's golf course.

Golfers

Golfers

Providence Public Library

Image shows a golfer in mid-swing on a golf course. Other golfers stand with their clubs, watching.

Golfers

Golfers

Providence Public Library

Image shows a golfer in mid-swing on a golf course. Three other golfers stand with their clubs, watching.