1954: The View Above Manhattan in New York City's Skyline

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Year1954
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration5s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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The View Above Manhattan in New York City's Skyline — Clip Details

1954: A vintage 8mm home movie captures an aerial view above Manhattan, showcasing New York City's iconic skyline. The Empire State Building and other high-rise skyscrapers dominate the urban landscape, with the Hudson River and surrounding bridges visible below. This nostalgic footage offers a classic glimpse of mid-century Manhattan, highlighting its bustling business district and architectural grandeur. The grainy, warm tones of the 8mm film enhance the retro charm, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about 1950s America.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Aerial
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 5s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67442481

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note: 1953-1954
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1954 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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