1959: Viewing People on a City Street in New York

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

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Viewing People on a City Street in New York — Clip Details

1959: Authentic vintage 8mm home movie footage capturing a bustling city street in New York. Shaky handheld camera work shows people walking along the sidewalk near a Chinese restaurant, with a bowl of rice and water visible in the foreground. The scene includes classic urban elements—street lamps, buildings, a truck, and a distant tower against the sky. This archival 8mm clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American life, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or 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: 10s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73401622

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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