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): New Years Eve 1949 New York Smoking Eating Drinking Laughing
New York-1949: Visiting The Statue Of Liberty On A Sunny Afternoon In New York
New York (1949): A New Year's Toast From A Smiling Man Caught On Film As Another
New York (1949): Woman Looks At Camera Then Looks At Little Girl As They Stroll
New York (1949): A Women Holding The Hand Of A Child Walks Towards The Camera
New York (1949): Kid Riding Bike Down Busy Sidewalk Then Dad Riding With Him
New York (1949): An Older Child Riding Their Bike Past A Younger Child
New York (1949): Woman Wearing Grey Coat Plays Hopscotch With Kids On A Sunny Day
New York (1949): Mother Shows Daughter Hopscotch Street Game
New York (1949): A Boy Walking On Road Side
New York (1949): Nice Old White Lady Looking Into The Camera And Letting Nature
New York (1949): The Lady Walking With A Nasty Look
New York (1949): A Walk Thru
New York (1949): Very Euphoric Girl Strolling With Her Mother On The Sidewalk Of A
New York (1949): Child Skipping To Postbox Looped Black And White Recording
New York (1949): Young Children Clown
New York (1949): Two Small Children; One Older Infant And An Older Infant Almost A
New York (1949): Couple Dancing While Holding Hands And Chatting
New York (1949): A Lot Of My Family Is Having Fun In The House
New York (1949): People Having Fun On The Wheel Toy Of An Amusement Park In The
New York (1949): Kid Standing In The Grass In Front Of A Tree Then Person Riding
New York (1949): Woman Walking Quietly With Her Daughter On Sidewalk Beside Busy
New York (1949): Woman In Glasses Passes Building Then Three Children Walk Away
New York (1949): Fun With Kids While Learning Skills
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.