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): Woman Inspecting Old House And Camera Spanning Across The
New York (1948): Video Of A Garden And The Front Of A Garage
New York (1948): Small Plants And House With A Man Entering
New York (1948): An Empty Yard Then A Man Walking Down A Walk Touching His Shirt
New York (1948): Man Walking Through His Home On Sunny And Hot Days
New York (1948): Dad Building Swing Set While Son Plays On Swing Next To Him
New York (1948): Dad Building Swing Set While Son Plays On Swing Next To Him
New York (1948): Young Boy Swinging On A Swing With Dad In The Yard On A Warm Day
New York (1948): Man And Woman
New York (1948): A Lady Slowly Removes Her Sunglasses And Smiles While Another
New York (1948): Kids Swinging On Swing At Playground
New York (1948): Kids Playing On The Swing Set From A Small Playground
New York (1948): Boys Runs And Skips Between Children Then Boy Rides His Blue Two
New York (1948): Shirtless Kid On Bike Riding Towards Camera
New York (1948): A Very Young Child Learning To Ride A Bicycle In Front Of His
New York (1948): Shirtless Boy Coasts One Way On Bike And Pedals The Other Way
New York (1948): Girl Wearing Blue Shorts Rides Bicycle Waving To Camera On A
New York (1948): Children Riding Bikes On The Summer Afternoon
New York (1948): Kids Riding Bikes While The Girl With The Hat Sticks Out Her
New York (1948): Father And Son Riding Bicycle Down A Sidewalk
New York (1948): A Man Drive Bicycle With His Son
New York (1948): Father And Son Riding On A Bicycle Down The Sidewalk On A Sunny
New York (1948): Bright Sunny Day And Very Nice To Ride A Bike Down The Street
New York (1948): Little Boy Riding His Bike Down A Sidewalk As A Man Cleans His
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.