Rhode Island Stereocard Collection

The Rhode Island Stereocard Collection contains stereograms with images related to geographic locations, buildings and organizations in the State of Rhode Island as well as various miscellaneous images found with the collection.
This collection is part of Providence Public Library Digital Collections, hosted by Providence Public Library.

Items in this collection

Exchange Place with Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Stereoview featuring the Soldier's and Sailor's Memorial located in downtown Providence (currently Kennedy Plaza). A few shops are featured in the background including a tobacco and confectionery shop.

Exchange Place with Post Office

Exchange Place with Post Office

Providence Public Library

Stereoview of the Providence Post Office on Weybosset Street. Also visible are several storefronts including a sign painting business.

Exchange Place with Post Office

Exchange Place with Post Office

Providence Public Library

Stereoview of the Providence Post Office on Weybosset Street. Several horse and carriages are in the street. Also visible are the adjacent storefronts, including a sign painting business.

Exchange Place fountain

Exchange Place fountain

Providence Public Library

Stereoview of a water fountain outside of Union Station. Grass and a walking path appear in the foreground.

Ducks in Roger Williams Park

Ducks in Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

Stereocard of ducks in the tree-lined pond at Roger Williams Park. A stone bridge is featured in the background.

Double enders in Old Harbor

Double enders in Old Harbor

Providence Public Library

Stereocard of double-enders, a type of sailboat, in Old Harbor on Block Island. Many are beached on the shore. There are two buildings in the foreground of the image.

Double ender in Old Harbor

Double ender in Old Harbor

Providence Public Library

Stereocard of double enders, a type of sailboat, in Old Harbor on Block Island. A long wooden pier is the focus of the image. People are on the pier. A tattered American flag is flying on the right of the image. In the immediate foreground are horse and wagons.

Casino in Roger Williams Park

Casino in Roger Williams Park

Providence Public Library

Stereocard of the Casino at Roger Williams Park in Providence. The image is taken from the lawn across the building's driveway. A street light dissects the building.

Broad Street with City Hotel on left

Broad Street with City Hotel on left

Providence Public Library

Stereoview of Broad Street (now part of Weybosset Street) . In the foreground are two carriages giving the appearance of movement. Several businesses and storefronts are visible on the street including a stove dealership (most likely Flint & Brown at 102 Broad Street). City Hotel is depicted at left (148-150 Broad).

Boys at Friends' School (Moses Brown School)

Stereocard of boys from the Friends' School, captured on the schools' grounds. The front row is seated with many students crossing their legs. A second row of students stands behind them. All the boys are wearing jackets, ties, and hats.

"Bristol" steamboat

"Bristol" steamboat

Providence Public Library

Stereocard of the sidewheel steamer "Bristol." The ship is docked in harbor.

"Bay Queen" steamboat in Providence harbor

Stereocard of the sidewheel steamer Bay Queen" in Providence harbor. A skyline of Providence is behind the boat. A building adjacent to the steamer reads, "American Steamboat Cos Wharf/Steamers for Rocky Point Newport"