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): Man Wearing Striped Shirt And Glasses Sits Next To Window Talking
New York (1948): Family Members Of Varying Ages Sit Together At A Dining Table
New York (1948): Home Video Of Dinner Party Guest Eating And Enjoying Drinks
New York (1948): Family Lunch Very Lively On Fraternization Day For Good News
New York (1948): Boy Wearing Blue Shirt And Yellow Birthday Hat Talks To Kids
New York (1948): Yellow Birthday Hat Falls Off Head Of Boy Wearing Blue Shirt
New York (1948): Kids Gathered Around The Table Celebrating Party
New York (1948): Kids Sitting Around The Table With Party Hats Celebrating A Party
New York (1948): A Group Of Friends Enjoy The Party
New York (1948): Group Celebration Party Where Some Old And Young Peoples Are
New York (1948): Grandparents Out Celebrating With Good Drinks Hats Fun And Family
New York (1948): Kids Sit At Table Waiting For Food At Birthday Party
New York (1948): Group Of People And Kids Gathered Around Celebrating A Party Or
New York (1948): Family Birthday Party With Food And Drinks For Happy Guests By
New York (1948): Man Blows Out Birthday Candles
New York (1948): Family Reunion For Celebration With Many Friends At A Decorated
New York (1948): Outdoor Gathering Of People All Talking Or Walking Around In The
New York (1948): Decade 40´S Girls Walking With Beautiful Dresses
New York (1948): Family Going For A Walk While Toddler Learns To Ride A Tricycle
New York (1948): A Small Kid Having Fun On A Bicycle A Group Of People Wave
New York (1948): Fellow Dressed In Black Turns His Chair Smiles Looks At Woman Who
New York (1948): Group Of Family And Friends Outside Your Home On A Family Leisure
New York (1948): Two Kids One Boy And One Girl Swinging On A Swing Together
New York (1948): Two Kids Having Fun Swinging On A Playground Swing Set
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.