1959: Pigeons Flying over New York City

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Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD

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Pigeons Flying over New York City — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1959 capturing pigeons in flight over downtown New York City. The black and white film shows birds swooping and gliding through the urban skyline, with a natural contrast between city life and wildlife. This nostalgic archival clip offers a candid glimpse of springtime in New York, with pigeons nesting and diving in the bustling streets. The grainy, authentic texture of the 8mm film enhances the retro charm, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or vintage-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Black & white
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 9s
Pond5 price: from $188 USD
Clip ID: 73401639

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 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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