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

Central Congregational Church

Central Congregational Church

Providence Public Library

Front and side view of Central Congregational Church, covered in ivy, seen from the opposite side of the street.

Central Congregational Church

Central Congregational Church

Providence Public Library

Interior view of Central Congregational Church from the first level pews. A decorated dome is seen above the altar.

Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church

Providence Public Library

View of the Central Baptist Church from the opposite corner of the street.

Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church

Providence Public Library

View of the Central Baptist Church from the opposite corner of the street. A furniture store is visible next to the church.

Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church

Providence Public Library

View of the Central Baptist Church from the opposite corner of the street. A furniture store is visible next to the church.

Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church

Providence Public Library

View of the Central Baptist Church from the opposite side of the street.

Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church

Providence Public Library

View of the Central Baptist Church from the opposite corner of the street. A furniture store is visible next to the church.

Cedar Hill, Warwick

Cedar Hill, Warwick

Providence Public Library

Image shows Cedar Hill, later called the Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum in Warwick, R.I. People are visible at the porch of the house.

Catholic Oak

Catholic Oak

Providence Public Library

View of the Catholic Oak in a small fenced-in area in the middle of the road. Brick buildings are seen in the background.

Cathedral Square

Cathedral Square

Providence Public Library

Rooftop view of Cathedral Square, showing horse-drawn carts and pedestrians walking past a figurative sculpture on a pedestal in the middle of the square. Large buildings line the square.

Catboats, Newport

Catboats, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows men sitting and standing in docked boats. A large ice box is on boat center right.

Catboats, Newport

Catboats, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows three catboats tied together in the Newport Harbor. The catboats left and center are both named "Parthenon", the right boat is the "Estella".

Catboats, Newport

Catboats, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows catboats and sailboats in Newport Harbor. City of Newport is in background, the steeple of Trinity Church is background left.

Catboats, Newport

Catboats, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows catboats stationary in Newport Harbor. Rocky shoreline and metal railing is in foreground. newport is in background.

Catboats, Newport

Catboats, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows catboat on land. A large ship is background right.

Catboats, Newport

Catboats, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows man in a catboat in the Newport Harbor

Catboats, Newport

Catboats, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows five catboats pulled aside to a larger ship in Newport Harbor.

Catboats, Newport

Catboats, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows stone wall and lawn in foreground, and catboats in the Newport Harbor in background. A pier is center right.

Catboats off Castle Hill Light

Catboats off Castle Hill Light

Providence Public Library

Image shows rocky shoreline in foreground and Castle Hill Lighthouse on right. Sailboats are in the harbor center.

Catboats at wharf, Newport

Catboats at wharf, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows silhouette of man sitting at edge of a wharf in foreground. Catboats are docked at a wharf in background.

Catboat, Newport

Catboat, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows six men aboard a catboat in the Newport Harbor

Catboat

Catboat

Providence Public Library

Image shows two men sitting in a catboat with the number "132" on the sail. A third person stands on a dock in front of the boat.

Castle Hill, Newport

Castle Hill, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows horses and carriages on Castle Hill. Women stand on hill carrying parasols. The crowds are gathered for a catboat regatta.