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
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
Long Island New York (1948): Light House Overlooking The Sea
Long Island New York (1948): Crew Members Navigating A Ship Huddle Together To
Long Island New York (1948): View Along The Shore
Long Island New York (1948): Big Ocean With A Lot Of Boats Far Away From Each
Long Island New York (1948): View Of The Statue Of Liberty From A House On A Cliff
Long Island New York (1948): Houses On A Hill
Long Island New York (1948): Grainy Film Clip From An Evening Overlooking A House
Long Island New York (1948): On Boat Sailing Sightseeing Looking At Buildings On
Long Island New York (1948): Summer Vacation In A Camp Grounds
Long Island New York (1948): Slow Scan Of A Town Built Next To A River
Long Island New York (1948): View Of Boat Spewing Black Smoke And Towering Object
Long Island New York (1948): Different Types And Sizes Of Boats Passing A
Long Island New York (1948): Boat On The Ocean Oldie
Long Island New York (1948): Summer Break Calls For A Day At The Bay
Long Island New York (1948): Two Brunette Women And A Tanned Man Sitting On A
Long Island New York (1948): Two Brunette Women And A Man Rocking A Moored
Long Island New York (1948): Green Boats Are Docked In The Bay During The Off
Long Island New York (1948): Mobilgas Dock
Long Island New York (1948): Women Sit On The Boat That Is Tied To The Dock And
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.