Vintage Stock Footage
1948 New York
A nostalgic collection of 1950s-60s family travel moments, including ocean voyages, scenic landscapes, and intimate home life, perfect for historical documentaries and period pieces.
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New York (1948): Father And Son Looking To Enjoy The Day Together With Family
New York (1948): Rich People In Elegant Clothes From The 70'S Or 80'S Walking And
New York (1948): Children Riding Bicycles On Sidewalk In Residential Street On
Long Island New York (1948): A Bucket Full Of Oyster Shells And Other Marine
New York (1948): Classic Old Film Of New York Boats In The Harbor
New York (1948): Moving Ship And Blue Skies
New York (1948): View Of White Sailboat At The Blue Lake And Sky On A Bright Sunny
New York (1948): Families Walking Along Street Smiling With Shop Signs In
New York (1948): Elderly People Fraternizing At A Social Event In The Evening
New York (1948): Social Gathering Downtown Near A Bridge At Night
New York (1948): Kids Waving At The Camera As The Camera Pans Around
New York (1948): Man Says Have A Beer While Woman Says No More That's Too Many
Long Island New York (1948): View Of Docked Boats At Wooden Pier On A Clear Day
New York (1948): People Gather And Walk By The Camera And One Woman Talks To It As
New York (1948): Men And Women In Sunday Dress Taking And Laughing As They Walk
New York (1948): Men And Women In Formal Wear Socializing During A Ceremony And
New York (1948): A Family Enjoying Together A Holiday And Having Ice Cream
New York (1948): Older Woman Feeding A Brave And Friendly Squirrel Right Out Of
New York (1948): Steamboat Sailing On Water Towards Land On A Sunny Day Expels
New York (1948): Girl Walking Her Dog Down The Sidewalk Towards The Camera
New York (1948): People On Ship Posing For Photo
New York (1948): Public Entrance Composed Of Adult Men And Women For Gala Event
Long Island New York (1948): Distant Ships In Blue Water With Active Smokestacks
New York (1948): Family Sitting Around A Table Chatting And Having Fun
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1948 New York footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1948 New York home movies — 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?
Most 1940s home movies were captured on 8mm Standard, 16mm, or — by the late 1960s — Super 8 film. 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.