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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Long Island New York (1948): Gliding Across The Water
Long Island New York (1948): The View Of The Shoreline From A Boat
Long Island New York (1948): A Marine Biologist And Geologist Consults Maps To
Long Island New York (1948): Vintage Recording Of A Lighthouse With An Ocean View
Long Island New York (1948): Footage Taken From A Boat Of A Dock House And Parking
Long Island New York (1948): Barge With Py Gc Lettering Moving On The Water
Long Island New York (1948): Five Seconds Of Blank Static-Filled Film
Long Island New York (1948): View Of An Island From Sea
Long Island New York (1948): Blue Filtered Panoramic Sky Treeline Camera Shot
Long Island New York (1948): Early Home Video Taken Of The Countryside Including
Long Island New York (1948): Tan Skinned Boy In Captain Hat Rocks On Boat With
Long Island New York (1948): Two Women And A Man Sit On The Back Of A Boat Smiling
Long Island New York (1948): A Dog Observing The Landscape On Top Of A Boat That
Long Island New York (1948): A House Right On The Sea
Long Island New York (1948): View Of The Berth Of Small Boats With Many Fishing
Long Island New York (1948): Tons Of Boats Parked By A Lake
Long Island New York (1948): Vessels Anchored At Small Seaside Harbor During A
Long Island New York (1948): Block Island Salt Water Taffy Sign Which Might Be
Long Island New York (1948): Small Town Seen From A Plane Flying 1000 Feet Above
Long Island New York (1948): People On Yacht Looking For Land
Long Island New York (1948): Lobster Pot Fishing Rope Metal Basket Catch Day Men
Long Island New York (1948): Fishermen Working On A Fishing Boat Named The "Hannah
Long Island New York (1948): Front Of Boat Being Filmed As It Sails Through The
Long Island New York (1948): A Sign That Says Hannah And A Boat Leaving The Scene
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.