Year and place collections

Archival footage filmed in 1959

8,085 clips filmed across the archive in 1959. The footage includes children at play, classic cars, rail travel and winter scenery. Watch the previews to compare subjects, framing and the original film’s condition.

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Places filmed in 1959

1959 · Kansas City, Missouri, United States881 clips1959 · Catskill, New York, United States317 clips1959 · Hagerstown, Maryland, United States298 clips1959 · Disneyland, California, United States284 clips1959 · Oahu, Hawaii, United States192 clips1959 · Camden, New Jersey, United States150 clips1959 · Chadron, Nebraska, United States137 clips1959 · Paramus, New Jersey, United States123 clips1959 · Aledo, Texas, United States134 clips1959 · Volmer Yucaipa, California, United States119 clips1959 · Pisa, Italy109 clips1959 · Rome, Italy80 clips

About this footage collection

What footage is available from 1959?

8,085 clips filmed across the archive in 1959. The footage includes children at play, classic cars, rail travel and winter scenery. Watch the previews to compare subjects, framing and the original film’s condition.

How are featured and popular clips selected?

Featured clips use the actual preview image’s exposure, contrast and detail, with different scenes included where available. Stockfilm exclusives and other direct licenses are preferred. Popular clips use recorded licensing activity within this same year or place.

How do I license a clip?

6,428 clips in this collection are available directly from Stockfilm at $149 per clip. Check each clip’s commercial or editorial restrictions. Marketplace-only clips are labeled Pond5 only and have separate pricing.