Vintage Stock Footage
1949 New York
A nostalgic collection of vintage home movie clips showcasing family moments, daily life, and outdoor activities from the mid-20th century.
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New York (1949): A Couple Dances With Each Other Holding Hands And Talking
New York (1949): A Lot Of My Family Is Having Fun In The House
New York (1949): Girl With Pig-Tails Dog-Paddling In The Water Towards The Camera
New York (1949): Beautiful Trees And Scenery
New York (1949): Man Wearing A Thick Jacket Adding Freshly Split Wood To A Fire To
New York (1949): A Walk Thru
New York (1949): Young Children Clown
New York (1949): Woman And Two Adolescents In Hats Playing On The Sidewalk In A
New York (1949): Mother Shows Daughter Hopscotch Street Game
New York (1949): Child Skipping To Postbox Looped Black And White Recording
New York (1949): Very Euphoric Girl Strolling With Her Mother On The Sidewalk Of A
New York (1949): People Having Fun On The Wheel Toy Of An Amusement Park In The
New York (1949): Women And Children Ride On The Whip At A Park With Attendant In
New York (1949): Black And White Video Of Kids Splashing Around And Plainfield In
New York (1949): Father Holding His Daughter As They Swing On The Swing
New York (1949): A Young Couple At A Romantic Dinner With Wine Toasting For Their
New York (1949): There's A Lamp And A Picture Sitting On A Table And I Some Pretty
New York (1949): Old Footage Of Man In A Vintage Possibly American Home
New York (1949): Duck And Ducklings Swimming In Water On A Bright Sunny Day
New York (1949): Young Girl Walking Doing Cartwheels On Grass At The Park Nice
New York (1949): Young Girl Being Filmed Running And Playing Outdoors In Grass
New York (1949): Brown Squirrel Eating On Green Wooden Park Bench On A Clear
New York (1949): Two Girls Riding Bicycles On Sidewalk On A Bright Sunny Day
New York (1949): Little Girl Riding Tricycle On Bicycle Trail Looking Behind Her
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1949 New York footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1949 New York home movies — 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 1949 New York footage shot on?
Most 1940s home movies were captured on 8mm Standard, 16mm, or — by the late 1960s — Super 8 film. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1949 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 1949 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.