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New York City 1940's

Public Domain Stock Footage New York City 1940's

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keywords: new york city, the big apple, nyc skyline, staten island ferry, empire state building, new york city waterfront

Synopsis: New York City skyline of iconic skyscrapers with ships, ferries and boats passing in the foreground. Scene of a U.S. Hospital Ship underway. Scenes of New York City from Staten Island...(read more)

  • Date: 1940's
  • Duration: 00:07:32
  • Sound: No
  • Color: Monochrome
  • Type: Public Domain
  • Language: English
  • Location: United States

New York City - 1940's

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00:00:01;05

Skyline of New York City with Staten Island Ferry underway in fore-ground. Panning view of NYC skyline and view of New York City landmark buildings such as the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Woolworth Building. New York City skyline with ships, ferries, and boats passing in foreground.

00:03:29;06

Hospital Ship believed to be a Haven-class Hospital Ship, Red Cross painted on side of ship, comes into view with skyline of New York City in the background.

00:04:42;00

New York City Ferry Terminals with NYC skyline in back-ground. Tug Boat towing Red Star Barge no.60. View of New York City waterfront from Staten Island.