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): Girl Holding Small Child In The Water While Lots Of People Swim
New York (1949): Two Women With Two Children Walking Along The Water Surrounded By
New York (1949): Ladies And Kids At Beach Laughing And Playing In Bathing Suits
New York (1949): Women And Children At The Beach
New York (1949): Watching Speed Boats On The River
New York (1949): A Women Appears Holding The Hand Of A Small Girl On A Beach Then
New York (1949): Camera Filming Cars In The Street Below From A Higher Up Window
New York (1949): Fat Daddy Holds Infant As Young Son Talks Then Dad Turns Away
New York (1949): Children Enjoying Playing In The Sand On A Family Beach Vacation
New York (1949): Beautiful Trees And Scenery
New York (1949): Old Timey Family Playing In The Sand At The Beach
New York (1949): Two Kids Playing Outdoors At A Beach On A Sunny Day
New York (1949): Man With 2 Children Saying "Im Gonna Get You" While He Uses His
New York (1949): A Father Enjoys A Beautiful Day At The Beach With His Daughter
New York (1949): Old Video Footage Of Children Playing Outside With Different Toys
New York (1949): Early Snowfall Falls Delicately On The Beautiful Pine Trees
New York (1949): Different Children Walk Up To The Camera And Smile At It While
New York (1949): A Small Child Wearing Winter Clothes Laughs As They Walk Towards
New York (1949): Man Wearing Black Coat Rides Bicycle On Sidewalk On A Clear Day
New York (1949): Little Boy Descends Steps To Put Something In The Water
New York (1949): Vintage Footage Of People Riding Bikes And Children Drinking
New York (1949): A Boy And Girl Drink Out Of Cups And Smile And Another Little
New York (1949): Middle Aged Woman Walking To The Water During A Warm Summer's Day
New York (1949): Brunette Woman Laughs With Her Children And Glances Slyly Up At
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.