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

Constitution (Frigate) at Newport

Constitution (Frigate) at Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows close up of Constitution's stern. Lifeboats are tied to the Constitution center left and center right.

Constitution (Frigate) at Newport

Constitution (Frigate) at Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows a close up of sailors standing on the Constitution's stern. Lifeboats are tied to the Constitution center left and center right.

Constitution (Frigate) at Newport

Constitution (Frigate) at Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows close up of two ships next to each other. Figures stand on deck of the ship on right. A woman stands center and looks behind her with her face to the photographer.

Constellation, Frigate

Constellation, Frigate

Providence Public Library

Image shows the USS Constellation docked at a pier in Newport Harbor. An American flag flies from the bow of the ship.

Constellation

Constellation

Providence Public Library

Side view of the sailing ship Constellation in a harbor. Buildings including a large mansion are seen in the background.

Conrad Building

Conrad Building

Providence Public Library

The Conrad Building seen from the opposite corner of the street, with open awnings on street level. Signs for Lair School of Languages and Dr. M. L. Bosworth are visible.

Conrad Building

Conrad Building

Providence Public Library

The Conrad Building seen from the opposite corner of the street, with open awnings on street level. Signs for Lair School of Languages and Dr. M. L. Bosworth are visible.

Conrad Building

Conrad Building

Providence Public Library

The Conrad Building seen from the opposite corner of the street, with open awnings on street level. Signs for Lair School of Languages and Dr. M. L. Bosworth are visible.

Conrad Building

Conrad Building

Providence Public Library

The Conrad Building seen from the opposite corner of the street, with open awnings on street level. Signs for Lair School of Languages and Dr. M. L. Bosworth are visible.

Conimicut Lighthouse

Conimicut Lighthouse

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Conimicut Lighthouse in the Providence River. Houses are visible on the shore in the background of photograph.

Congratulating the winner

Congratulating the winner

Providence Public Library

Two children sitting in soap box derby cars shaking hands. The boy on the right is holding a trophy.

Conanicut Jamestown Ferry

Conanicut Jamestown Ferry

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Conanicut in the Narragansett Bay. Two houses are visible background left.

Conanicut Ferry, Jamestown

Conanicut Ferry, Jamestown

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Conanicut Ferry docked at a wharf. Sailboats and rowboats are also tied to wharf. A rock jetty is in foreground.

Conanicut (Ferryboat)

Conanicut (Ferryboat)

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Conanicut in the Narragansett Bay. Two lighthouses are visible in background left and center right.

Conanicut (Ferry) Leaving Jamestown

Conanicut (Ferry) Leaving Jamestown

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Conanicut Ferry leaving Jamestown. The beach is in foreground left and the former Bay View Hotel is in background

Conanicut (Ferry)

Conanicut (Ferry)

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Conanicut in the Narragansett Bay. Two lighthouses are visible in background left and center right.

Comstock House (Fireplace House)

Comstock House (Fireplace House)

Providence Public Library

Front and side view of a small stone and wood house. Trees, a woman, and another house are seen in the background.

Commonwealth (steamer) - Cafe

Commonwealth (steamer) - Cafe

Providence Public Library

Image shows the SS Naugatuck docked at the New England Steamship Company. The SS Naugatuck is in a state of disrepair. Part of the top deck is destroyed and wooden debris sit on wharf.

Commonwealth (Steamer)

Commonwealth (Steamer)

Providence Public Library

Full length view of steamboat Commonwealth on the Fall River Line. Smaller boats are seen in the water in front of the Commonwealth.