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

Dunes Club

Dunes Club

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of the Dunes Club along the empty beach in Narragansett. The club is comprised of many different styles of buildings, including a main hall, and smaller buildings arranged in semi-circles. Fields and marshes are seen in the background.

Dugout, Newport Harbor

Dugout, Newport Harbor

Providence Public Library

Image shows man sailing a dugout canoe in the Newport Harbor. Houses on shore are in background.

Dorrance Street

Dorrance Street

Providence Public Library

Street view of Dorrance Street, looking south from City Hall, showing pedestrians and signs for businesses.

Dorrance Street

Dorrance Street

Providence Public Library

Rooftop view of pedestrians outside of commercial buildings at Dorrance Street, including signs for Dr. Hall, Dentist and Hotel Dorrance. Providence City Hall is at far right.

Dorrance Street

Dorrance Street

Providence Public Library

Street view of Dorrance Street, looking south from City Hall, showing pedestrians and signs for businesses.

Dorrance Street

Dorrance Street

Providence Public Library

Rooftop view of pedestrians outside of a commercial building at a street corner, including a sign for United Cigar Stores Co.

Dorrance Street

Dorrance Street

Providence Public Library

Street view of Dorrance Street, looking south from City Hall, showing pedestrians and signs for businesses.

Dorrance & Weybosset Streets

Dorrance & Weybosset Streets

Providence Public Library

View of a large house on the corner of Dorrance Street, with smaller buildings and shops on either side. The house is at the future site of the Narragansett Hotel.

Dody Sinclair

Dody Sinclair

Providence Public Library

Image shows two men sitting on a panel. A nameplate identifies the man on the end of the panel table as Dody Sinclair. He sits with his arms crossed. A pair of eyeglasses sits on the table in front of him. A second man sits next to him.

Dining on porch at Wesquage Beach

Dining on porch at Wesquage Beach

Providence Public Library

A group of people around the dinner table on a porch. The porch is covered by a tarp, and overlooks grasses and a stone wall in the background.

Digging potatoes with a hook

Digging potatoes with a hook

Providence Public Library

View of a person with a rake digging up potatoes, seen down the length of a row in the potato field.

Dexter Kiln

Dexter Kiln

Providence Public Library

View of a large stone kiln, surrounded by trees and vines, which also grow off of the kiln.

Dexter Asylum, Providence

Dexter Asylum, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows two men standing in gateway in front of Dexter Asylum at the Lloyd Avenue entrance.

De La Salle Academy Football Game

De La Salle Academy Football Game

Providence Public Library

Image shows spectators at a De La Salle Academy football game. Spectators in the back of the stands hold hand made banners saying "Go Crusaders".

Day Star (Steamer)

Day Star (Steamer)

Providence Public Library

Full length view of steamboat Day Star travelling in open water. The shore and some buildings are visible in the background.

Day Star (Steamer)

Day Star (Steamer)

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Day Star in a harbor. Both decks of ship are thick with passengers. The Day Star has a side wheel and a beam engine.

Davis Park, Providence

Davis Park, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows a tree lined path in Davis Park, in Providence, R.I. Fallen leaves blanket the path and surrounding grass.

Davis Park, Providence

Davis Park, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows two women standing on a bridge in Davis Park. A path runs throughout the park in between hills.