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

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Overhead view of the Albee Theater, seen from a window and looking down the length of the street. A streetcar is travelling along the street, and buildings and businesses are seen along the other side of the street. The ground and surfaces are covered in snow.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of the RKO Albee Theatre, with pedestrians passing in front of the building and streetcars outside.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a lobby in the Albee Theater, a wide hallway with marble floors and staircases, and decorated with potted trees on pedestals. A row of double doors is at the end of the hallway.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of an ornately decorated room in the Albee Theater, showing a large wooden table surrounded by armchairs, couches against the walls, a fireplace, and other decorative furnishings.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a room in the Albee Theater, with a vanity table with an ornate mirror and makeup, a circular glass table with a vase of flowers, and a wooden couch with striped cushions. The room has wall to wall carpeting, and a framed painting on the wall.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a room in the Albee Theater, with a vanity table with an ornate mirror and makeup, a circular glass table with a vase of flowers, and a wooden couch with striped cushions. The room has wall to wall carpeting, and a framed painting on the wall. A curtain covers a door.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a lobby in the Albee Theater, a wide hallway lined with ornate benches, a fireplace, framed paintings, and floral wallpaper. A row of double doors is at the end of the hallway.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

View from the stage of the interior seating and architecture of the Albee Theater. The theater has two balconies above the seating on the mezzanine, and also has many boxes along both sides of the wall. A large chandelier in the center of a ornate dome hangs in the center of the room.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

View of the Albee Theater and adjacent buildings and businesses from the opposite side of the street. The theater has a large awning and neon signs on an ornate stone building. The Mrs. Frank Inc. clothing company is next door, and signs for other businesses include Smart's, Dr. Fitzpatrick Dentist, and Harry Horkheimer Chiropodist. A church covered in ivy is on the other side of the theater.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view from the rear of the mezzanine of the carpeted space behind the seats. A railing separates this area from the seating, and doors with curtains line the back wall, and several hanging lights illuminate the area.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

View of the box office at the Albee Theater, a window surrounded by marble and flanked by lamps. Curtains are on the inside of the window, and a sign reads "Advance Sale" in the window.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a room in the Albee Theater, decorated with a wooden table lined with newspaper. Simple armchairs with woven backs are seen around against the wall. Several paintings are hung on the plainly painted walls.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a room in the Albee Theater, decorated with a wooden table lined with newspaper. Simple armchairs with woven backs are seen around the table and against the wall. Several paintings are hung on the plainly painted walls.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a wide hallway in the Albee Theater lined with wooden desks, chairs, and benches, mirrors, and potted plants on pedestals. The opposite wall is curved, and a doorway covered with a curtain is seen at the end of the hallway.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a hallway in the Albee Theater, with plants in pots and vases on pedestals, chairs, and tables with mirrors lining the walls. The room has arched ceilings and chandeliers.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Detail view of a chandelier at the center of an ornate dome in the Albee Theater. The dome has repeated panels showing decorative flowers, fountains, cups, and cherubs.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view from the mezzanine of the stage at the Albee Theater. An embroidered curtain is closed across the stage, and an ornate arch is over the stage. Second level boxes are seen on both walls.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a wide hallway in the Albee Theater lined with ornate benches, mirrors, and potted plants on pedestals. The ceilings are arched and chandeliers hang in a row. At the end of the hallway are two doors with curtains as dividers.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a room in the Albee Theater, decorated with framed paintings, ornate benches and chairs, floral wallpaper, and plants in vases on pedestals. A room separated by a curtain is labeled by a sign above the door as the smoking room.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

Interior view of a lobby in the Albee Theater, a wide hallway with marble floors, walls, and window arches, and decorated with potted trees on pedestals. A row of double doors is at the end of the hallway.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

View of the box office at the Albee Theater, a window surrounded by marble and flanked by lamps. Curtains are on the inside of the window, and a sign reads "Current Sale" in the window. A row of double doors is seen to the right of the box office, and a large chandelier hangs from the center of the room.

Albee Theater

Albee Theater

Providence Public Library

View from the stage of the interior seating and architecture of the Albee Theater. The theater has two balconies above the seating on the mezzanine, and also has many boxes along both sides of the wall. A large chandelier in the center of a ornate dome hangs in the center of the room.

Airplane & auto. of Jack McGee

Airplane & auto. of Jack McGee

Providence Public Library

A group of people posing with the car and biplane of aviator Jack McGee. In the distance is a crowd of spectators and buildings.

Agawam Hunt Club

Agawam Hunt Club

Providence Public Library

A group of four men teeing off at Agawam Hunt Club's golf course.

Agawam Hunt Club

Agawam Hunt Club

Providence Public Library

A woman tees off at Agawam Hunt Club's golf course while four other women wait in the foreground.

Agawam Hunt Club

Agawam Hunt Club

Providence Public Library

A woman tees off at Agawam Hunt Club's golf course while four other women wait in the foreground.

Aerial view of Town

Aerial view of Town

Providence Public Library

Aerial view of a residential area. Houses and shopping centers are visible and cars travel on a winding street. A body of water runs through the top of the photograph.