1959: A Statue in Front of a Clock Tower with a View of a Huge Skyscraper

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

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A Statue in Front of a Clock Tower with a View of a Huge... — Clip Details

1959: A vintage 8mm home movie clip capturing a statue in front of a clock tower in New York City, with a sweeping upward view of a massive skyscraper. The footage showcases classic mid-century architecture, including towering buildings, ornate windows, and a prominent clock tower, all under a clear sky. This nostalgic, archival 8mm film offers a rare glimpse of New York’s urban landscape in the late 1950s, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or editorial projects exploring vintage and urban development.

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: 73401486

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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