1959: View of the City Buildings from the Street New York

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration5s
Price$188 USD

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View of the City Buildings from the Street New York — Clip Details

1959: A vintage 8mm home movie shot from street level in New York City, capturing a dramatic upward view of towering skyscrapers and classic mid-century architecture. The camera tilts up from the street corner, highlighting the urban landscape with a street light in frame and pedestrians passing below. This authentic archival footage showcases the city's iconic skyline and architectural grandeur, offering a nostalgic glimpse into New York's 1950s urban environment. Perfect for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73401509

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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