Vintage Stock Footage
1955 New York City
A nostalgic collection of 1950s home movie clips featuring family gatherings, a child in a red sweater, a woman in a living room, and a ballet performance, capturing mid-century domestic life and entertainment.
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New York City (1955): Ice Skating Rink At Rockefeller Center In New York City
New York City (1955): A Nice Family In New York Who Look Like They're Taking A
New York City (1955): Holidays And Winter Skating In A Big City For Christmas
New York City (1955): Baby From The Fifties Out In The Cold City
New York City (1955): Classic Footage Of Family Near Their Home In The City
New York City (1955): Man And Woman Holding Cute Chubby Baby Boy In The City In
New York City (1955): Christmas Tree In City Showing Colorful Ornaments And Lights
New York City (1955): Mom Cradling Her Baby On A Busy City Street
New York City (1955): Blonde Man With Sunglasses Trying To Cheer His Son With The
New York City (1955): Lots Of Framed Pictures On The Wall With New Chairs And
New York City (1955): Seeing The Socket In New York
New York City (1955): Baby Sitting In His Seat Mom Playing With Baby
New York City (1955): Townspeople Come Together For Christmas
New York City (1955): Christmas Tree Lit Up At Night Near Where People Are Ice
New York City (1955): Family Is Spending Time Together In 70s
New York City (1955): Home Side Of Baby Taking First Steps Family Cheering Proud
New York City (1955): Boy And Drink In Small Square
New York City (1955): Many People Ice Skate As A Crowd Watches From The Stands
New York City (1955): Crowds Of People Gather To Go Ice Skating At A Busy Ice
New York City (1955): People Skating On Rink At Rockefeller Center
New York City (1955): A A Bunch Of People All Skiing Together In A Rink In A Park
New York City (1955): Man And Woman Posing With Their Child In A Stroller
New York City (1955): Adults And Children Having Fun Skating In An Ice Rink
New York City (1955): Mom Holding A Baby Then Putting His In His Create
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1955 New York City footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1955 New York City 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 1955 New York City 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 1955 New York City 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 1955 New York City archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.