1959: A Panoramic View of a Towering New York City Skyscraper with Rooftop Antenna

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration16s
Price$188 USD

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A Panoramic View of a Towering New York City Skyscraper... — Clip Details

1959: A panoramic view of a towering New York City skyscraper, showcasing its iconic architecture and rooftop antenna against the bustling downtown skyline. The vintage 8mm footage captures classic cars, pedestrians, and surrounding apartment buildings, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century urban life. This historic home movie footage highlights the city's architectural grandeur and the era's distinctive film aesthetic.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 16s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73401401

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1101 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: north pole,game farm,amusement park, reel 2
Reel-level year note: 1959
Reel-level location note: new york
Date: 1959 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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