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.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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
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): 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
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.