Vintage Stock Footage

1960 New York City

Archival footage of 1950s New York City, featuring bustling streets, iconic skyscrapers, and ferry passengers, capturing the era's urban energy and nostalgia.

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New York City (1960): Woman Looking At Distant View Of Ellis Island And Statue Of

New York City (1960): Woman Looking At Distant View Of Ellis Island And Statue Of

New York City (1960): Not Very Well Defined Images Of A Building Or Stadium On A

New York City (1960): Not Very Well Defined Images Of A Building Or Stadium On A

New York City (1960): View Of The Bow Of An Ocean Liner Ship Named United States

New York City (1960): View Of The Bow Of An Ocean Liner Ship Named United States

New York City (1960): The Statue Of Liberty In Front View

New York City (1960): The Statue Of Liberty In Front View

New York City (1960): Big Mosque Construction In The Center Of New York City

New York City (1960): Big Mosque Construction In The Center Of New York City

New York City (1960): Distant View Of Ellis Island And The Statue Of Liberty On A

New York City (1960): Distant View Of Ellis Island And The Statue Of Liberty On A

New York City (1960): Ship Stopped Waiting For Crew To Board And Continue On To

New York City (1960): Ship Stopped Waiting For Crew To Board And Continue On To

New York City (1960): Grainy Footage Of A Building Located Somewhere Inside New

New York City (1960): Grainy Footage Of A Building Located Somewhere Inside New

New York City (1960): Views Of The Giant Blue Sea And The Wonderful City

New York City (1960): Views Of The Giant Blue Sea And The Wonderful City

New York City (1960): Video Recording Of The Sky And The A Body Of Water

New York City (1960): Video Recording Of The Sky And The A Body Of Water

New York City (1960): View Of White And Black Baltimore To New York Title Card

New York City (1960): View Of White And Black Baltimore To New York Title Card

New York City (1960): A Woman Earring And A Big Baggage Laughing And She Does Not

New York City (1960): A Woman Earring And A Big Baggage Laughing And She Does Not

New York City (1960): Man And Woman Reaching Down To Pick Up Items

New York City (1960): Man And Woman Reaching Down To Pick Up Items

New York City (1960): Footage Of Two Romans Laughing And Talking While Holding A

New York City (1960): Footage Of Two Romans Laughing And Talking While Holding A

New York City (1960): Adult Female Happy To See Passengers On A Ferry On The Water

New York City (1960): Adult Female Happy To See Passengers On A Ferry On The Water

New York City (1960): Metropolitan City Video From Barbour To City

New York City (1960): Metropolitan City Video From Barbour To City

New York City (1960): A City With So Many Skyscrapers Standing High Under The Blue

New York City (1960): A City With So Many Skyscrapers Standing High Under The Blue

New York City (1960): Vintage Recording Of The View Of A City Skyline From The

New York City (1960): Vintage Recording Of The View Of A City Skyline From The

New York City (1960): View Of City Skyline And Ocean Water On A Clear Day

New York City (1960): View Of City Skyline And Ocean Water On A Clear Day

New York City (1960): Footage Of The Waves Of The Ocean And A Big City In The

New York City (1960): Footage Of The Waves Of The Ocean And A Big City In The

New York City (1960): Statue Of Liberty New York Rain Flood Climate Change Natural

New York City (1960): Statue Of Liberty New York Rain Flood Climate Change Natural

New York City (1960): Eagles Soaring High In The Sky Close To The Statue

New York City (1960): Eagles Soaring High In The Sky Close To The Statue

New York City (1960): Old Video Of Ships In The Water And A City In The Background

New York City (1960): Old Video Of Ships In The Water And A City In The Background

New York City (1960): A Long And Not Clear Landscape Of A Big And Blue Sea And

New York City (1960): A Long And Not Clear Landscape Of A Big And Blue Sea And

Frequently asked questions

What kind of 1960 New York City footage is available?

Stockfilm preserves authentic 1960 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 1960 New York City footage shot on?

Most 1960s 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 1960 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 1960 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.