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

Bajnotti Fountain, Providence

Bajnotti Fountain, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Bajnotti Fountain in Burnside Park in Providence, RI. Families walk in the park near the fountain. Providence City Hall is in the background.

Bajnotti Fountain, Providence

Bajnotti Fountain, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Bajnotti Fountain in Burnside Park in Providence, RI. A couple walks by the fountain. Union Station is visible in background.

Bajnotti Fountain

Bajnotti Fountain

Providence Public Library

Bajnotti Fountain in City Hall Park with businesses and advertisements seen in the background.

Baird-North, Inc.

Baird-North, Inc.

Providence Public Library

Full length view of Baird-North Co. Gold and Silversmiths plant.

Baby in Pram

Baby in Pram

Providence Public Library

Image shows a toddler sitting upright in a pram. The child wears a wool coat with a peter pan collar and large buttons and a bonnet.

Awashonks (Steamer)

Awashonks (Steamer)

Providence Public Library

Full length view of steamboat Awashonks travelling through open water. Passengers are visible on the decks of the boat.

Augustus Samuel Miller

Augustus Samuel Miller

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Augustus Samuel Miller, 1847-1905, mayor of Providence 1903-1905, standing at a table with a stack of books.

Auditorium Seating

Auditorium Seating

Providence Public Library

Image shows a full seating of an auditorium. Some of those seated audience are looking through spiral bound programs. Police officers stand in the back of the room near an open exit door.

Auditorium Seating

Auditorium Seating

Providence Public Library

Image shows a full seating of an auditorium. Some of those seated audience are looking through spiral bound programs.

Auction of Reggie Vanderbilt Possessions at Sandy Point

Image shows left to right: Walter S. Andrews of New York and Newport, Dr. Harry J. Knapp of Newport, and Mrs. Joseph Harriman of Newport at the Auction of Reggie Vanderbilt's possessions. Auction items are in background.

Au Revoir, Newport

Au Revoir, Newport

Providence Public Library

Image shows the yacht "Au Revoir" in water near Newport.

At the Zuccolo flag pole

At the Zuccolo flag pole

Providence Public Library

A group of boy scouts in uniform saluting as the American flag is being raised at the Angelo Zuccolo Memorial Flagpole. A tent in the woods is seen in the background.

Ashton Mill

Ashton Mill

Providence Public Library

Panoramic view of Ashton Mill, with railroad tracks in front of the building. The mill is a long four story brick building with many windows, a tower, and a smokestack.

Artists at work

Artists at work

Providence Public Library

An artist working on a painting on a rocky section of the shore. Another is speaking and gesturing toward their work. The open water is seen into the background.

Artists at work

Artists at work

Providence Public Library

Four artists working on paintings and drawings on a rocky section of the shore. Three are at canvasses, and one stands over another, speaking and gesturing. The open water is seen into the background.

Artist at Joseph Russell House

Artist at Joseph Russell House

Providence Public Library

View from the street of a man in overalls painting at an easel on the roof of the Joseph Russell House. He is facing a brick wall with windows and a fire escape.

Artist

Artist

Providence Public Library

Image shows an artist drawing a portrait of a young girl in a booth at an event. The artist wears a belted summer dress and hat with flowers. Finished drawings of animals and portraits hang on lattice behind the artist.

Artist

Artist

Providence Public Library

A man, standing outside of a house, posing with his hand on his chin and paintbrush in hand in front of an easel.

Arthur Curtis James - Blue Gardens

Arthur Curtis James - Blue Gardens

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Blue Gardens of the Beacon Hill House. The garden has a shallow pool and square lily pond. Manicured shrubbery and potted trees line the garden walls.

Art Festival

Art Festival

Providence Public Library

People walking past stands at an arts and crafts fair in front of the First Baptist Church in Wickford. Framed oil paintings for sale are in the foreground.

Art Festival

Art Festival

Providence Public Library

People walking past stands at an arts and crafts fair along a street in front of houses. A booth with framed pictures of flowers is in the foreground.

Arsenal, Benefit St, Providence

Arsenal, Benefit St, Providence

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Benefit Street Arsenal and buildings along Benefit Street. A child is leaning against a streetlight

Arnold Family

Arnold Family

Providence Public Library

View from the road of a house surrounded by fields and trees. Four people are seen posing on the porch, standing and sitting, and a man identified as Mr. Tourgee is leaning against a wooden fence that borders a field in the foreground. A barn is seen behind the house.