Vintage Stock Footage

1952 New Orleans

Archival footage of 1950s San Jose, California, showcasing historic buildings, vintage automobiles, and daily life in a mid-century American city.

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New Orleans USA (1952): View Of A Wharf With Ships And Visitors Looking Into Bay

New Orleans USA (1952): View Of A Wharf With Ships And Visitors Looking Into Bay

New Orleans USA (1952): View Of Historic Building In Busy Street Of Big Tourist

New Orleans USA (1952): View Of Historic Building In Busy Street Of Big Tourist

New Orleans USA (1952): Camera Pans Through Old Time Setting With Cars And Walls

New Orleans USA (1952): Camera Pans Through Old Time Setting With Cars And Walls

New Orleans USA (1952): There Is A Sculpture Near A Woman Standing Somewhere And

New Orleans USA (1952): There Is A Sculpture Near A Woman Standing Somewhere And

New Orleans USA (1952): People Walking Around A Blue Castle Shaped Home While

New Orleans USA (1952): People Walking Around A Blue Castle Shaped Home While

New Orleans USA (1952): Towers Hidden Behind Treeline

New Orleans USA (1952): Towers Hidden Behind Treeline

New Orleans USA (1952): Brown And Yellow Sign With Open Wooden Door On A Sunny Day

New Orleans USA (1952): Brown And Yellow Sign With Open Wooden Door On A Sunny Day

New Orleans USA (1952): People Discussing And Moving Around At Workplace At Wharf

New Orleans USA (1952): People Discussing And Moving Around At Workplace At Wharf

New Orleans USA (1952): A Wooden Fixture Near Water On A Nice Day

New Orleans USA (1952): A Wooden Fixture Near Water On A Nice Day

New Orleans USA (1952): A Moment From A Love Letter

New Orleans USA (1952): A Moment From A Love Letter

New Orleans USA (1952): Group Of People Walking Inside A Building

New Orleans USA (1952): Group Of People Walking Inside A Building

New Orleans USA (1952): Woman Wearing Grey Suit Stands By White Pillar And Black

New Orleans USA (1952): Woman Wearing Grey Suit Stands By White Pillar And Black

New Orleans USA (1952): The Office Building That Would One Day House A Billion

New Orleans USA (1952): The Office Building That Would One Day House A Billion

New Orleans USA (1952): A Car Is Parked Near The House And A Girl Is Standing

New Orleans USA (1952): A Car Is Parked Near The House And A Girl Is Standing

New Orleans USA (1952): Blue Dress Girl Standing Next To San Jose Sign In Grass

New Orleans USA (1952): Blue Dress Girl Standing Next To San Jose Sign In Grass

New Orleans USA (1952): Video Pans Above Trees And Then At Some Kind Of Structure

New Orleans USA (1952): Video Pans Above Trees And Then At Some Kind Of Structure

New Orleans USA (1952): Video Of The Side Of A Stone Building

New Orleans USA (1952): Video Of The Side Of A Stone Building

New Orleans USA (1952): View Of A Very Old Stone Building Surrounded By A Grass

New Orleans USA (1952): View Of A Very Old Stone Building Surrounded By A Grass

New Orleans USA (1952): Camera View Of Castle

New Orleans USA (1952): Camera View Of Castle

New Orleans USA (1952): Group Of Brown Wooden Structures Behind Ribbon Barrier On

New Orleans USA (1952): Group Of Brown Wooden Structures Behind Ribbon Barrier On

New Orleans USA (1952): Main Road With Cars Riding

New Orleans USA (1952): Main Road With Cars Riding

New Orleans USA (1952): Large Multi-Storey White Building Seen From Across The

New Orleans USA (1952): Large Multi-Storey White Building Seen From Across The

New Orleans USA (1952): White Weather Worn Multi-Storey Building With Windows

New Orleans USA (1952): White Weather Worn Multi-Storey Building With Windows

New Orleans USA (1952): A Clock Sits In The Face Of A Large Gothic Architecture

New Orleans USA (1952): A Clock Sits In The Face Of A Large Gothic Architecture

Frequently asked questions

What kind of 1952 New Orleans footage is available?

Stockfilm preserves authentic 1952 New Orleans 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 1952 New Orleans footage shot on?

Most 1950s 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 1952 New Orleans 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 1952 New Orleans archival footage?

Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.