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): Family And Bystanders Watch As A Little Boy Runs Up To The Camera
New York (1948): Mom And Daughter Chatting With Friend Walking Down The Sidewalk
New York (1948): Women Walking Around On The Street With Young Children While It
New York (1948): Kids Waving At The Camera As The Camera Pans Around
New York (1948): Group Of Family And Friends Attend A Reception On An Important
New York (1948): People Are Standing And Talking On The Side Of Road And Car
New York (1948): Man Wearing Black Suit Waves To Camera Man On A Sunny Day
New York (1948): Guests And Family Arriving For Gala Ceremony With Family And
New York (1948): Older White People Are Walking Around And Looking At The Cameras
New York (1948): People Gather And Walk By The Camera And One Woman Talks To It As
New York (1948): People Greeting Camera As They Walk By Going To Some Fancy Event
New York (1948): Meeting Of Bosses
New York (1948): Social Gathering Downtown Near A Bridge At Night
New York (1948): Men And Women In Formal Wear Socializing During A Ceremony And
New York (1948): Retro Party Involving Men And Women From The 50s
New York (1948): Group Of Kids Attend Lavish Party With Their Parents
New York (1948): Public Entrance Composed Of Adult Men And Women For Gala Event
New York (1948): Men And Women In Sunday Dress Taking And Laughing As They Walk
New York (1948): Elderly People Fraternizing At A Social Event In The Evening
New York (1948): People On Ship Posing For Photo
New York (1948): Man Women Old Sixties Era Suit Well Dressed Fancy
New York (1948): People Gathering And Crane Lifting Cargo
New York (1948): A Crane Lifting Large Boxes Off Of The Floor That Are Wrapping In
New York (1948): Sailors On The Side Of A Ship Watch A Boat Motor Off Followed By
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.