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1938 Washington

Black and white archival footage from the 1940s showing boats on water, people at a dock, and an airplane taking off, evoking a nostalgic mid-century maritime atmosphere.

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Washington USA (1938): Building Of The Grand Coulee Dam In Washington (Between

Washington USA (1938): Building Of The Grand Coulee Dam In Washington (Between

Washington (1938): Water Skiing In Black And White

Washington (1938): Water Skiing In Black And White

Washington (1938): View Of Mountains And Trestle Bridge On A Clear Day

Washington (1938): View Of Mountains And Trestle Bridge On A Clear Day

Washington USA (1938): Panoramic View Of Bridge And Dam With Misty Mountain

Washington USA (1938): Panoramic View Of Bridge And Dam With Misty Mountain

Washington USA (1938): A Day Out Having Fun Racing A Boat

Washington USA (1938): A Day Out Having Fun Racing A Boat

Washington USA (1938): A Water Dam Is Shown With Water Coming Over The Edge

Washington USA (1938): A Water Dam Is Shown With Water Coming Over The Edge

Washington USA (1938): Skiing On A Mountainous Lake, From A Quick Boat, Roaming In

Washington USA (1938): Skiing On A Mountainous Lake, From A Quick Boat, Roaming In

Washington (1938): View Of Speeding Motorboat In Lake On A Clear Sunny Day

Washington (1938): View Of Speeding Motorboat In Lake On A Clear Sunny Day

Washington (1938): Boats Zooming Around A Lake With A Field In The Background

Washington (1938): Boats Zooming Around A Lake With A Field In The Background

Washington (1938): Old Fashioned Footage Of Boat Motoring Across Water While

Washington (1938): Old Fashioned Footage Of Boat Motoring Across Water While

Washington (1938): Two People Sailing By Boat On The River With Landscape In The

Washington (1938): Two People Sailing By Boat On The River With Landscape In The

Washington (1938): Black And White Footage Of Speeding Boat On Body Of Water And

Washington (1938): Black And White Footage Of Speeding Boat On Body Of Water And

Washington (1938): Beautiful Unique Black And White Sky And Sea Old Video

Washington (1938): Beautiful Unique Black And White Sky And Sea Old Video

Washington (1938): Little Boy And His Mother Standing Outside Near A Building

Washington (1938): Little Boy And His Mother Standing Outside Near A Building

Washington (1938): A Plane Displays An Air In The Midst Of The Sky And It Appears

Washington (1938): A Plane Displays An Air In The Midst Of The Sky And It Appears

Washington (1938): Crowd Wears Signs In Middle Of Street With Horse Drawing

Washington (1938): Crowd Wears Signs In Middle Of Street With Horse Drawing

Washington (1938): Car Going In War Another Old Movie

Washington (1938): Car Going In War Another Old Movie

Washington (1938): Metal Towers Topped With Cranes Run Across A Dam With Flood

Washington (1938): Metal Towers Topped With Cranes Run Across A Dam With Flood

Washington (1938): Bridge Construction Industrialization Water Dam Black White

Washington (1938): Bridge Construction Industrialization Water Dam Black White

Washington USA (1938): One Grandfather Capture The Nature

Washington USA (1938): One Grandfather Capture The Nature

Washington USA (1938): Looking At A Beautiful Scenery Of Mountains And A Lake

Washington USA (1938): Looking At A Beautiful Scenery Of Mountains And A Lake

Washington USA (1938): Black And White Of Pagoda Ceremony

Washington USA (1938): Black And White Of Pagoda Ceremony

Washington USA (1938): Person In A Boat Speeding Along A Lake On The Side Of A

Washington USA (1938): Person In A Boat Speeding Along A Lake On The Side Of A

Washington USA (1938): The Man Who Walks In The Snow

Washington USA (1938): The Man Who Walks In The Snow

Frequently asked questions

What kind of 1938 Washington footage is available?

Stockfilm preserves authentic 1938 Washington home movies — 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.

What format was 1938 Washington footage shot on?

Most 1930s home movies were captured on 8mm Standard, 16mm, or — by the late 1960s — Super 8 film. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.

Can I license 1938 Washington stock footage commercially?

Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.

Where can I download 1938 Washington archival footage?

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