1959: Panorama of a Cityscape on an Overcast Day New York

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration7s
Price$188 USD

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Panorama of a Cityscape on an Overcast Day New York — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1959 captures a panoramic cityscape of New York on an overcast day. The footage reveals a dense urban landscape with towering skyscrapers, concrete buildings, and a smoggy skyline under gray clouds. This historic 8mm film offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century New York, showcasing the city's industrial architecture and bustling streetscape. The grainy, authentic quality of the footage evokes a sense of time travel, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or archival projects exploring 1950s urban life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73401534

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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