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

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows shops along Bellevue Avenue. horse-drawn carriages are center left on Bellevue Avenue, and figures push a baby carriage on sidewalk center right.

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows shops along Bellevue Avenue. Horse-drawn carts are in street and figures walk along sidewalk.

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows Bellevue Avenue covered in snow. Figures stand in snow on street and sidewalks. Three figures sit in a horse-drawn cart center right.

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows shops along Bellevue Avenue. Horse pulled carts are on Bellevue Avenue.

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows horse pulled carts and carriages parked in front of shops along Bellevue Avenue. A cart for Boston Brown Bread is foreground right.

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows shops along Bellevue Avenue. horse-drawn carts are in street and figures walk along sidewalk.

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows shops along Bellevue Ave. Figures walk on sidewalk and horse-drawn carriages are in street.

Bellevue Avenue, east side at Downing Street

Image shows shop along Bellevue Avenue. Shops include "Locomobile" center left, a trunk and repair shop and Eastman Kodak Agency center right. A woman walks on sidewalk in front of Trunk shop.

Belcourt, Newport; Ballroom

Belcourt, Newport; Ballroom

Providence Public Library

Interior view of the Ballroom at Belcourt Castle. The vaulted room has stained glass gothic windows on its sides and on vaulted ceiling. Four chandeliers hang from the vaulted ceiling. A large fireplace is at the end of the ball room. The mantelpiece over the fireplace features a large and ornate relief of a castle.

Belcourt, Newport

Belcourt, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Belcourt mansion, also called Belcourt Castle facing Bellevue Ave. The mansion has an arched portico entryway. A fence along Bellevue Avenue is boarded.

Belcourt Castle; Newport

Belcourt Castle; Newport

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of the Belcourt mansion, formerly called Belcourt Castle. A courtyard is in the center of the mansion. The surrounding landscaped yard has various topiary shrubs and trees.

Beavertail Lighthouse, Jamestown

Beavertail Lighthouse, Jamestown

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Beavertail Lighthouse on Jamestown. A stone wall runs from bottom right corner into center of photograph. A horse pulled carriage is center.

Beaver Tail; Jamestown Ferry

Beaver Tail; Jamestown Ferry

Providence Public Library

Image shows the "Beaver Tail" ferry in Narragansett Bay. Typed note on back: "Beaver Tail" Ferryboat of Newport. Built at Wilmington, Del., 1896. 196.97 tons, 110 ft x 26ft x 11ft. Owner: The Jamestown and "Newport" ferry Co. Vessel cast ashore during hurricane of Sept. 21, 1938 at Jamestown, R.I., total loss.

Beaver Tail (Ferryboat)

Beaver Tail (Ferryboat)

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Beavertail ferry in water with buildings in the background.

Beauty Queen and Naval Officers

Beauty Queen and Naval Officers

Providence Public Library

Image shows a Beauty Queen hanging pendant flags on a pole with the help of a Naval Officer. The beauty queen wears a formal gown and a small tiara. A second officer stand behind them.

Beauty Queen and Naval Officers

Beauty Queen and Naval Officers

Providence Public Library

Image shows a beauty queen standing with an naval officer standing in the foreground watching cadets performing drills. A parking lot and the Naval War College campus are visible in the background.

Beaulieu, Bellevue Ave

Beaulieu, Bellevue Ave

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Beaulieu mansion facing Bellevue Avenue. The mansion has a large porch with drapes partially closed. Large planters on pedestals are in front yard.

Beatrice Newport

Beatrice Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows two figures on board the "Beatrice" in Newport Harbor. Sailboats and Schooners are in background.

Beatrice Newport

Beatrice Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows two figures on board the "Beatrice" in Newport Harbor. Sailboats and Schooners are in background.

Beatrice Newport

Beatrice Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows two figures on board the "Beatrice" in Newport Harbor. Sailboats and Schooners are in background.

Beatrice Newport

Beatrice Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows two figures on board the "Beatrice" in Newport Harbor. Sailboats and Schooners are in background.