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): Luxurious Large Transportation Ship With Two Comb Traveling With
New York (1948): People Standing On The Deck Of A Ship Watching A Tugboat Push
New York (1948): Alleged Religious Chapel On Stone By The Sea
New York (1948): Someone Films A Stone Water Front While On A Boat
New York (1948): Three People Standing In Boat Cockpit On A Clear Day
New York (1948): View From A Body Of Water Looking At A Coast With Buildings
New York (1948): Enjoin At The Boat And Fishing
New York (1948): Steamboat Sailing On Water Towards Land On A Sunny Day Expels
New York (1948): Large Ship With Steam Coming From Top Docked In The Water
New York (1948): Beautiful View Of A Tugboat In The Sea Releasing Smoke
New York (1948): The Natch Is Moving In The Blue Sea While There Is A Box Floating
New York (1948): View Of White Sailboat At The Blue Lake And Sky On A Bright Sunny
New York (1948): A Small Personal Boat Large Ship Large Building Water
New York (1948): Moving Ship And Blue Skies
New York (1948): White Sailboats And Other Boats Sailing In A Canal Between A Town
New York (1948): Sail Boats Off The Coast Sailing On The Open Ocean
Long Island New York (1948): People Playing In The Water Collecting Things From
Long Island New York (1948): People In A Lake With One On A Small Boat Fishing For
Long Island New York (1948): Men In Boats Row Motor On A River Fishing Clams
Long Island New York (1948): Man Holding Sea Creature Up To Camera
Long Island New York (1948): The Harvest Fishes Juui
Long Island New York (1948): A Very Short Footage Showing The Beach By Day And By
Long Island New York (1948): View Of Lighthouse At Canal Entrance To Small Marina
Long Island New York (1948): Buildings In The Middle Of A Field Be Film From A
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.