1959: Panorama of a Hazy New York City Skyline with Vintage Building Advertisements

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration10s
Price$188 USD

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Panorama of a Hazy New York City Skyline with Vintage... — Clip Details

1959: Panorama of a hazy New York City skyline captured in vintage 8mm film, showcasing towering skyscrapers and classic urban architecture. The black-and-white footage reveals period-specific building advertisements and a prominent hotel sign, evoking a serene, nostalgic atmosphere. This archival home movie offers a calm, timeless glimpse into mid-century metropolitan life, with a cloudy sky enhancing the retro ambiance. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Black & white
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 10s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73401545

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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