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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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
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.