A Day in the Life: New York City 1948

Detailed Shot List: Capturing the Essence of 1948 New York City

Our comprehensive footage captures the essence of 1940s New York City, offering invaluable resources for filmmakers, historians, and educators. Explore detailed shots including:

• 00:10:00 New York City Subway Entrance Scene, 1948
  A bustling street scene in New York City, 1948, featuring pedestrians passing by a subway entrance. The clip captures the everyday life of New Yorkers as they navigate the city streets, complete with vintage cars and period fashion.
• 00:56:00 New York City Subway Entrance/Exit Scene
  A typical day in 1948 New York City, capturing pedestrians entering and exiting a subway station. The clip highlights the fashion and everyday routines of New Yorkers as they navigate the city’s bustling streets, providing a glimpse into the urban life of the era.
• 00:01:58 New York City Elevated Train Station Entrance
  A 1948 scene from New York City, featuring pedestrians using an elevated train station entrance. The clip captures the busy urban environment, complete with vintage cars, storefronts, and the everyday bustle of mid-20th century New York life.
• 00:02:50 New York City Elevated Train Station Over Busy Street
  A classic 1948 New York City scene featuring an elevated train station spanning across a busy street. The clip captures the hustle and bustle of city life with vintage cars, buses, and trucks navigating through the urban landscape, highlighting the iconic transportation infrastructure of the era.
• 00:03:09 New York City Busy Bus Stop Scene
  A 1948 scene from New York City, featuring a bustling bus stop with commuters boarding and exiting buses. The clip captures the daily hustle of New Yorkers as they navigate public transportation, with vintage buses and period fashion highlighting the urban atmosphere of mid-20th century NYC.
• 00:04:24 New York City Street with Elevated Train Station and Skyscrapers
  A quintessential 1948 New York City scene featuring a busy street with an elevated train station and towering skyscrapers in the background. The clip captures the essence of urban life in mid-20th century NYC, showcasing the mix of pedestrians, vehicles, and iconic architecture that defines the city's skyline.
• 00:04:50 New York City Elevated Train on Tracks Overlooking Busy Street
  A classic 1948 New York City scene showing an elevated train traveling on tracks above a bustling city street. The clip captures the essence of mid-20th century urban life, with skyscrapers in the background and pedestrians going about their day below. The elevated train and surrounding architecture showcase the iconic transportation and cityscape of New York during this era.
• 00:05:50 1948 New York City Elevated Train Approaching Station Platform
  A 1948 scene from New York City, showcasing an elevated train approaching a station platform. The clip captures the vintage architecture of the station, the tracks leading into the distance, and the urban backdrop of the city, offering a glimpse into the daily commute in mid-20th century New York.
• 00:06:12 New York City Elevated Railway with Chrysler Building View
  A 1948 scene from New York City, featuring the elevated railway with the iconic Chrysler Building visible in the background. The clip captures pedestrians walking beneath the elevated tracks, showcasing the bustling urban life and architectural landmarks of mid-20th century Manhattan.
• 00:06:48 New York City Traffic on 5th Avenue with Classic Double-Decker Bus
  Bustling 1948 scene on New York City's 5th Avenue, featuring classic cars and a vintage double-decker bus passing by the iconic New York Public Library. The clip captures the energy and architectural grandeur of mid-20th century Manhattan.
• 00:07:08 5th Avenue Traffic with Double-Decker Bus Near New York Public Library
  1948 scene of 5th Avenue traffic in New York City, featuring a double-decker bus passing by the New York Public Library. The bustling urban environment is highlighted by classic cars and pedestrians, showcasing the vibrant life of mid-20th century Manhattan.
• 00:07:30 Fifth Avenue Bus Traffic and Crowds, New York City
  Buses navigating heavy traffic on Fifth Avenue with crowds of pedestrians walking on the sidewalk. Iconic mid-century New York City street scene.

Each shot in this detailed list not only captures a moment in time but tells the story of 1940s New York City. Perfect for documentary filmmakers, historical researchers, and educational projects seeking authentic visual narratives.