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): Boy And Girl Playing On The Playground On A Swing
New York (1948): Children Swinging On A Swing
New York (1948): Two Kids On A Swing Set Sitting On A Two Seat Swing
New York (1948): Two Children Swinging On An Outdoor Playset And A Cutaway Shot Of
New York (1948): Father And Daughter Play In Amateur Family Leisure Video On
New York (1948): Two Women Pose With Children Outside While A Man Stands Nearby
New York (1948): Group Of People Hanging Out On A Porch
New York (1948): Family Gathered On The Balcony Of Their Residence On A Holiday
New York (1948): Family Enjoying Summer Evenings
New York (1948): Family Chatting Animatedly Outside The Reside Family Chatting
New York (1948): Kid Showing Off A Mouse Costume With Curly Tail Surprise
New York (1948): Boys Dressed Like Cats And Playing To Be One Funny Moments
New York (1948): Two Little Girls Crawling On The Wild Grass
New York (1948): Two Children In Costumes Crawl Towards The Camera On The Grass
New York (1948): It Looks Like An Older Woman Is Walking Towards A Younger Lady To
New York (1948): Woman Walking Through Garden With Plants And Flowers In Sunny Day
New York (1948): Woman In Blue Surrounded By Flowers
New York (1948): One Lady Walks Toward Camera And Smiles Before Another Lady Walks
New York (1948): Woman Who Appears To Be A Mother Is Showing Someone Around Her
New York (1948): Women Talking To Camera Person While Standing Next To Flowers
New York (1948): Woman Walking A Path And Reminiscing Of Walking It Years Ago With
New York (1948): Two Sisters Holding Brothers Hands As They Walk With Him Towards
New York (1948): Girl Wearing Blue Dress Runs Toward Camera On A Clear Day
New York (1948): Children Playing Together With The Family Cat Outside Of Home
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.