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): 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
Long Island New York (1948): Large Boat Sailing On The Ocean
Long Island New York (1948): View Of A Large Vessel Off Of An Ocean Coast At Night
Long Island New York (1948): Large Boats Docked In A Row On River Shore Or Bay
Long Island New York (1948): Woman In White Waves From Ship And Man Pokes Out At
Long Island New York (1948): Three White Boats Docked At Wooden Pier On A Clear
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.