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): Children Eating Lunch In A Park
New York (1948): Women In Colorful Scarves Child In Hat Eating A Treat Outside On
New York (1948): A Family Of Four People Sit Outside At A Table Eating Ice Cream
New York (1948): Woman Sticking Her Tongue Out At The Camera Girl In Red Coat
New York (1948): A Girl With Black Dress And Black Hair Is Dancing In The Room
New York (1948): Flares With Bokeh Effect - Man Walking With His Little Daughter
New York (1948): Brother And Sister Spend A Lovely Afternoon Together During The
New York (1948): Older Boy Sits With Little Girl Then Demonstrates Mid-Century
New York (1948): Bike Safety On Public Streets In A Mid-Century American Suburban
New York (1948): Two Kids On One Bicycle In Front Of A House
New York (1948): Kids Playing On A Bike And Walking In The Yard
New York (1948): Children Strolling Along The Sidewalk On A Sunny And Hot Day
New York (1948): Family Movie Of Kids On Swing Outside During A Sunny Day
New York (1948): Grandparents Pushing Grandchildren On Swings
New York (1948): Homemade Video Parent Playing With Their Kids On The Playground
New York (1948): Mother And Daughter Play On The Swings Then Daughter Plays With
New York (1948): Three Children Sitting And Scooping Mud Into A Cooking Pot
New York (1948): Kids Sitting On The Sand Playing With It And Having Fun
New York (1948): Little Girls Wearing Dresses Smiling And Having Fun Playing In
New York (1948): Kids Sitting On The Grass Smiling And Playing
New York (1948): Kids Playing With The Sand Putting It In Buckets To Make
New York (1948): Kids Playing In The Mud And On A Swing Set Near A House
New York (1948): Hanging In The Sun
New York (1948): Couple Have Fun In The Outdoor Area Of ââResidence With Their
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.