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
1960: body of water moving fast with building in the background NEW YORK CITY
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): The Statue Of Liberty In Front View
New York City (1960): Big Mosque Construction In The Center Of New York City
1960: viewing of a most divine and gorgeous ocean. NEW YORK CITY
1960: view of a city from a skyscraper window. NEW YORK CITY
1960: a tall building with trees lining the front of it NEW YORK CITY
1960: footage of a very tall building that is surrounded by a large, brick wall
1960: a bridge, a long bridge in half darkness. a camera moving
1960: viewing of a huge steamboat. NEW YORK CITY
1960: boat viewed from below featured sky view NEW YORK CITY
1960: a lady standing by a fence, across the river from a large city NEW YORK
1960: people standing on ship, sightseeing the ocean and the statue of liberty
1960: general and close view for a giant structure in a normal day of work
New York City (1960): Ship Stopped Waiting For Crew To Board And Continue On To
New York City (1960): Distant View Of Ellis Island And The Statue Of Liberty On A
New York City (1960): Grainy Footage Of A Building Located Somewhere Inside New
New York City (1960): A Short Video Of The View Below The Statue Of Liberty With
New York City (1960): View Of People Walking Past Brown Buildings On A Sunny Day
New York City (1960): Busy City With Big Buildings
New York City (1960): The Night View Of Large Buildings In The City With Fantastic
1960: panning of many buildings and other structures located outdoors NEW YORK
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. Every 1960 New York City clip is licensed royalty-free for film, documentary, advertising, and online use through our partner marketplaces (Pond5 and Shutterstock). Direct licensing is also available — see our licensing guide for terms.
Where can I download 1960 New York City archival footage?
Browse the collection above to preview clips, then license through Pond5 or Shutterstock for instant 4K download. Clips arrive with broadcast-grade ProRes or H.264 deliverables and a model/property release where applicable.