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

Betty B, Fishing Boat

Betty B, Fishing Boat

Providence Public Library

Image shows a fishing boat, the "Betty B" dry docked at a wharf at Point Judith. A young woman standing next to crates on a pier in the foreground.

Betty B, Fishing Boat

Betty B, Fishing Boat

Providence Public Library

Image shows a fishing boat, the "Betty B" dry-docked at a wharf at Point Judith. A young woman standing next to crates on a pier in the foreground.

Betsy Williams' House

Betsy Williams' House

Providence Public Library

Front and side view of the Betsy Williams Cottage, behind a large sycamore tree.

Betsy Williams Homestead

Betsy Williams Homestead

Providence Public Library

View of the Betsy Williams cottage and barn from across a pond. A statue of Roger Williams is seen to the left of the homestead.

Betsy Williams Cottage

Betsy Williams Cottage

Providence Public Library

Side view of the Betsy Williams Cottage, surrounded by plants and vines.

Betsy Williams Cottage

Betsy Williams Cottage

Providence Public Library

Front and side view of the Betsy Williams Cottage, behind a large sycamore tree.

Betsy Williams Cottage

Betsy Williams Cottage

Providence Public Library

Front and side view of the Betsy Williams Cottage, surrounded by plants and vines. Two people are seen sitting in front of the building.

Betsy Williams Cottage

Betsy Williams Cottage

Providence Public Library

Side view of the Betsy Williams Cottage, surrounded by blooming plants and vines.

Betsy Williams Cottage

Betsy Williams Cottage

Providence Public Library

Side view of the Betsy Williams Cottage, surrounded by bare plants and vines.

Betsy Williams Cottage

Betsy Williams Cottage

Providence Public Library

Front and side view of the Betsy Williams Cottage, surrounded by bare plants and vines.

Betsy Palmer at Matunuck

Betsy Palmer at Matunuck

Providence Public Library

Portrait of actress Betsy Palmer in the driver's seat of a convertible car, reading from pamphlet titled "Rhode Island Tourist Guide."

Bermuda Yacht Races

Bermuda Yacht Races

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of a yacht participating in the Newport Bermuda Yacht Races. Two motor boats are on either side of yacht and a small fire and rescue boat is in background.

Bermuda Yacht Races

Bermuda Yacht Races

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of a yacht participating in the Newport Bermuda Yacht Races. Two motor boats are on either side of yacht and a small fire and rescue boat is in background.

Benjamin T. Peck Plumbers Supplies

Benjamin T. Peck Plumbers Supplies

Providence Public Library

Street view of Benjamin T. Peck Plumbers Supplies. A horse drawn cart is in front of the business, with a stack of pipes on the cart.

Benefit Street Arsenal

Benefit Street Arsenal

Providence Public Library

Image shows the State Arsenal, also called Benefit Street Arsenal, on Benefit Street. Cars are parked on Benefit Street.

Benefit Street

Benefit Street

Providence Public Library

View of buildings and trees along Benefit Street.

Beneficent Congregational Church

Beneficent Congregational Church

Providence Public Library

Street view of Beneficent Congregational Church, in between buildings and businesses. Streetcars and horse-drawn carts are seen on the street.

Beneficent Congregational Church

Beneficent Congregational Church

Providence Public Library

Image shows the interior of Beneficent Church. A pipe organ is behind the pulpit and a large chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

Benedict Monument to Music

Benedict Monument to Music

Providence Public Library

View down a snow-covered hill of the Benedict Monument to Music (now called the Temple to Music).

Benedict Monument to Music

Benedict Monument to Music

Providence Public Library

View from across a pond of the Benedict Monument to Music (now called the Temple to Music).

Benedict Monument to Music

Benedict Monument to Music

Providence Public Library

View from the audience of an ensemble performing at the Benedict Monument to Music (now called the Temple to Music)

Belton Court

Belton Court

Providence Public Library

Front view from the driveway of Belton Court, a large stone building built 1906, showing a covered entryway and a tower with crenelations. A lawn with a tree and a fountain are in the foreground.