Vintage Stock Footage
1948 New York
428 clips filmed in New York during 1948, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
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New York (1948): Father And Son Looking To Enjoy The Day Together With Family
Long Island New York (1948): A Bucket Full Of Oyster Shells And Other Marine
New York (1948): Children Riding Bicycles On Sidewalk In Residential Street On
New York (1948): Rich People In Elegant Clothes From The 70'S Or 80'S Walking And
New York (1948): Classic Old Film Of New York Boats In The Harbor
Long Island New York (1948): Boat With Its Sails Up Parked By A Dock In The Lake
Long Island New York (1948): Three Boats Docked At Wooden Pier On A Clear Day
Long Island New York (1948): Shipyard Old 36Mm Film Port Fishing Water Nature
Long Island New York (1948): View Of Docked Boats At Wooden Pier On A Clear Day
Long Island New York (1948): Limited Parking Two Boats And Block Island Salt Water
Long Island New York (1948): Distant Ships In Blue Water With Active Smokestacks
Long Island New York (1948): Small Island With A Few White Buildings With Red
New York (1948): Family Sitting Around A Table Chatting And Having Fun
New York (1948): Man Says Have A Beer While Woman Says No More That's Too Many
New York (1948): Man Woman And Children Sit Together Outside On A Lovely Day
New York (1948): Girl Walking Her Dog Down The Sidewalk Towards The Camera
New York (1948): Feeding Animals In The Park
New York (1948): Woman And Child Feed Pigeons In The Square With Great Affection
New York (1948): Older Woman Feeding A Brave And Friendly Squirrel Right Out Of
New York (1948): Little Girl And Her Mother Wearing Coats And Hats Eating Outside
New York (1948): A Family Enjoying Together A Holiday And Having Ice Cream
New York (1948): Smiling People With Colorful Overcoats Walking On The Street At
New York (1948): Families Walking Along Street Smiling With Shop Signs In
New York (1948): Woman Wearing Black Coat Walks With Man Wearing Grey Coat On A
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1948 New York footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1948 New York home movies on 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1948 New York footage shot on?
1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1948 New York stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1948 New York archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.