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.
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Long Island New York (1948): View Of White Boat Docked At Wooden Pier Near Small
Long Island New York (1948): Simple And Identical Houses That Are Located Close To
Long Island New York (1948): Sandy Coast With Buildings In The Distance Then
Long Island New York (1948): Small Sailboats Sitting On A Still Lake On A Cloudy
Long Island New York (1948): 50s Film Showing Shops On The Water
Long Island New York (1948): Big Body Of Water With Lots Of Grass And Space Around
Long Island New York (1948): A Beach Scene On A Blue Sky And Sunny Day
Long Island New York (1948): Big Seaside Houses
Long Island New York (1948): Line Of Old Sail Boats In The Slip At A Marina Ready
Long Island New York (1948): Electric Poles And Buildings
Long Island New York (1948): Pile Of Trash On The Beach
Long Island New York (1948): Video Of A Town And A Villa At The End
Long Island New York (1948): Several Large Three Story Homes Appear On Hill Then
Long Island New York (1948): Statue On A Pedestal Near A Parking Lot A Green Field
Long Island New York (1948): The Old Ships Sails Off
Long Island New York (1948): Cruise Ship With Passengers Heading Into Bay On A
Long Island New York (1948): The Pleasure Of Traveling On A Ship That Expands New
Long Island New York (1948): View Of Boat With Lowered Sail And Blue Ocean Water
Long Island New York (1948): Video Pan Of A Bay Showing Inlet Of Several Buildings
Long Island New York (1948): Ocean Night Democratic Rough Water Traveling Ship
Long Island New York (1948): A Cape In The Distance With A Lighthouse On The Top
Long Island New York (1948): A Ship Is Sailing Across The Sea While Another One Is
New York (1948): Older Homemade Video Of People Eating Food They Think Is
New York (1948): Old European Women Family Meal
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.