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): 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
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.