1964: The Spire of the Empire State Building in New York City

Year1964
Decade1960s
LocationNew York City, United States
Duration5s
Price$188 USD
Collection1964 New York

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The Spire of the Empire State Building in New York City — Clip Details

1964 vintage 8mm home movie footage of the Empire State Building's iconic spire in New York City. The clip captures the towering skyscraper's distinctive lightning rod and upper facade against the city skyline, showcasing its status as one of the tallest structures of the era. This archival 8mm film offers a nostalgic glimpse of mid-century urban architecture and landmark design, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or nostalgic storytelling about New York's golden age.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73346905

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1070 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: worlds fair
Reel-level year note: 1964-1965
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1964 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: New York City, 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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