Vintage Stock Footage
1949 New York
242 clips filmed in New York during 1949, 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 (1949): A Lot Of My Family Is Having Fun In The House
New York (1949): A Women Holding The Hand Of A Child Walks Towards The Camera
New York (1949): Fun With Kids While Learning Skills
New York (1949): Kid Standing In The Grass In Front Of A Tree Then Person Riding
New York (1949): Kid Riding Bike Down Busy Sidewalk Then Dad Riding With Him
New York (1949): Old Creepy Lady With Weird Smile Followed By Younger Creepy Guy
New York City -1949: An Awesome City Skyline For Everyone To See
New York City -1949: Smaller Replica Of The Statue Of Liberty
New York (1949): Woman Wearing Fur Stole Sits On Park Bench On A Bright Sunny Day
New York (1949): Woman Walking Her Children Along The Sidewalk In The Neighborhood
New York (1949): A Women Move Forward With The Baby Cart
New York (1949): Woman And Two Adolescents In Hats Playing On The Sidewalk In A
New York (1949): Women And Children Ride On The Whip At A Park With Attendant In
New York (1949): People Enjoying A Carnival Ride That Spins Around
New York (1949): Typical Young Mother Changing Her Little Daughter's Diaper
New York (1949): Woman Takes Care Of Her Daughter On The Beach After Sea Bathing
New York (1949): Mother Bathes Baby Daughter In Washbasin In Early America
New York (1949): Girl Is Reluctant To Leave Woman Then Girl Has Fun In The Water
New York (1949): Little Girl Is Ready To Get Out Of The Pool And Come Inside The
New York (1949): Little Girl Jumping And Playing In Shallow Water Before Joining
New York (1949): Children Playing Outside Activities Fun In The Sun At The Beach
New York (1949): Young Girl Playing In The Mud
New York (1949): Black And White Video Of Kids Splashing Around And Plainfield In
New York (1949): Young Girl Gets Water In Her Eyes While Playing Goes To Adult For
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1949 New York footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1949 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 1949 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 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.