1959: Black & White Video of New York City Buildings

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration8s
Price$188 USD

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Black & White Video of New York City Buildings — Clip Details

1959 black and white 8mm home movie footage of New York City's iconic buildings and urban landscape. This vintage 8mm clip captures the historic architecture and bustling streets of mid-century Manhattan, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the city's past. The grainy, authentic film quality evokes a sense of time travel, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or archival projects exploring 1950s Americana and urban development.

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: 8s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73401707

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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