1959: A Tall New York Skyscraper with Many Floors and Large Windows

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration13s
Price$188 USD

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A Tall New York Skyscraper with Many Floors and Large... — Clip Details

1959: A vintage 8mm home movie clip captures a towering New York City skyscraper with numerous floors and large windows, showcasing the city's architectural grandeur. The footage highlights the building's concrete and glass facade, with visible staircases, pillars, and painted details. This nostalgic, retro-style archival footage offers a glimpse into mid-century urban development and everyday life in New York during the late 1950s. The grainy, authentic 8mm film quality enhances the historic charm, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or 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: 13s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73401426

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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