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Worlds Fair New York City-1964: Crowds Lining up at World's Fair

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  • Year1964
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationNew York City, New York, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1964 New York

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Crowds Lining up at World's Fair — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1964, this vintage footage captures the bustling atmosphere of the World's Fair in New York City. The clip opens with a view of the Hall of Magic sign, followed by scenes of crowds lining up under colorful snack bar signs. People in period attire walk through the fairgrounds, with a man in a suit and a woman in a headband visible in the foreground. The footage shows a long queue of visitors waiting behind barriers, with the fair's architecture and signage visible in the background. The purple-tinted film stock and grainy texture give it an authentic retro feel, capturing the excitement and scale of the historic event.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127718468

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: Yes
  • Audible music: No

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Date
1964 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
New York City, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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  • new york city

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