Vintage Stock Footage
1948 New York
428 clips filmed in New York in 1948, from 2 source reels, 5 to 6 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
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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
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 428 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people218
- water97
- nature73
- boat66
- man56
- family44
- sea43
- transportation42
- fun41
- objects40
Source reels
2 physical reels behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1948 New York footage is available?
428 clips of home movie footage filmed in New York in 1948, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, water, nature, boat and man.
What format was 1948 New York footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (2 reels). 1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 428. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
2 physical source reels, including reels 2269 and 1072. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1948 New York stock footage commercially?
428 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
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.