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): A Windy Day Of Boating With Family And Friends On The Lake
New York (1948): People Take A Ride On A Red And White Motorboat In Open Ocean
New York (1948): Red And White Boat Sails Along Body Of Water Front Of Boat Raised
New York (1948): The Bow Of A Ship Covered With Antennas And Rigging Plows Through
New York (1948): The Front End Of A Boat Moving Through The Water With Big Waves
New York (1948): Traveling By A Ship
New York (1948): Sailing On A Blue Ocean Waves Crashing Against The Boat Vintage
New York (1948): The Video Shows The Image Of A Boat Sailing On The High Seas
New York (1948): The View From A The Bow Of A Boat That Is Sailing Through Mildly
New York (1948): Ship Sailing On Sea With Clear View Of Ocean On Daylight
New York (1948): View Of Rough Blue Ocean Water Waves On A Cloudy Day
New York (1948): A Ship Beginning To Sink In The Rough Ocean
New York (1948): Boat On The Ocean In Rough Seas
New York (1948): Waves In The Ocean Shown With A Grainy Box Film
New York (1948): Deep Blue Ocean With Strong Waves
New York (1948): Bird Flying Free Blue Sky Alive Above Clear New Done
Long Island New York (1948): Happy Family In The Water With A Canoe Searching For
Long Island New York (1948): Fisherman Pulling His Catch Of The Day From Boat To
Long Island New York (1948): A Man In White Shorts With A Fishing Pole And Some
Long Island New York (1948): Shirtless Man On A Boat Playfully Fishing On The Lake
Long Island New York (1948): Man In Swimsuit And Captain Hat Tries To Reel In Big
Long Island New York (1948): Fisherman Line
Long Island New York (1948): Yellow Gum On A Metal Strip In The Dark In Front Of A
Long Island New York (1948): View Of Yellow And White Object On A Sunny Day
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.