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): Boat Sailing Down A Blue Lake With A Waving American
Long Island New York (1948): Flag Behind A Boat That Is Being Driven By An Ocean
Long Island New York (1948): Flag Of The United States On A Ship
Long Island New York (1948): American Flag Flying Over A Battleship On The Open
New York (1948): A Man And Woman Are Walking In Open Space Around Their Home
New York (1948): Two Kids Sitting On Water Floats Playing On A Lake Having Fun
New York (1948): Three Kids Joining Hands Together And Walking Somewhere
New York (1948): Kids Playing With The Sand Putting It In Buckets To Make
New York (1948): Girl In Cat Costume Poses Alone And Again With Girl In Mouse
New York (1948): Two Women Are Walking Out Of Car With Smiling Face
New York (1948): Woman In The External Area Of ââHer Residence Accompanies The
New York (1948): Learn To Ride A Bike
New York (1948): Trees And Houses And Water Front With Lounge Chairs
New York (1948): Camera Pans From Left To Right Across Body Of Water And Beach
New York (1948): An Island For Lovers Families And Friends For An Exciting Fun
New York (1948): Passing View Of Blue Ocean Water And Tan Object On A Clear Day
New York (1948): Footage Of Islands Shot From Boat Roaming And Sailing Near Land
New York (1948): Ghost Like Sea Water Very Fearing Video
New York (1948): Footage Shot From Deck Of Ship While At Sea Ship Moves Up And
New York (1948): Filming The Waves Rock The Boat On A Day At Sea A Little Rough
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.