1954: A City is Seen with Tall Buildings Along a Coastal Area New York

Year1954
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration5s
Price$178 USD

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A City is Seen with Tall Buildings Along a Coastal Area... — Clip Details

1954: A vintage 8mm home movie captures New York City's iconic skyline with towering skyscrapers lining a coastal waterfront. The bustling urban landscape reflects mid-century American progress, showcasing commercial high-rises and the blue expanse of the harbor. Birds glide over the water as waves lap against the shore, blending natural beauty with the city's architectural advancement. This nostalgic archival footage offers a rare glimpse into New York's evolving urban identity during the 1950s, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67442648

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 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: New York, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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