1959: View of a Hotel and River from a High Skyscraper in New York City

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration6s
Price$188 USD

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View of a Hotel and River from a High Skyscraper in New... — Clip Details

1959: A vintage 8mm home movie view from a high skyscraper in New York City, capturing a hotel and the river below. The clip showcases classic mid-century urban architecture and the bustling cityscape of the late 1950s. With a nostalgic, grainy aesthetic typical of home movie footage, this archival clip offers a rare glimpse of New York’s skyline and landmarks from a high-elevation perspective. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73401407

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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