Vintage Stock Footage
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 (1938): Group Of Well Dressed People Watch Biplane Fly Loops In Empty
Washington (1938): The Two Teams Play Football On The Field Then The Play Stops
Washington (1938): Football Team Members Break From Huddle On A Sunny Day
Washington (1938): Football Player Kicking Ball And Game Starting
Washington (1938): A Train Track That Crosses A Great Body Of Water
Washington (1938): Look From Afar At Probably Railway Vehicles Moving On A Bridge
Washington (1938): Bridge Construction With Heavy Machinery Two Large Cranes Make
Washington (1938): Two Cranes On Top Of A Bridge Under Construction Lowering Hook
Washington (1938): View Of Mountains And Trestle Bridge On A Clear Day
Washington (1938): Metal Bridge With Hillside In The Background And Metal Cross
Washington (1938): The People Ar Pretty Happy About A Birthday Party
Washington (1938): Car Going In War Another Old Movie
Washington (1938): Ancient Village And A Dry Landscape In A Cloudy Day Maybe In
Washington (1938): A Black And White Film Of Trains Traveling Over A Tall Bridge
Washington (1938): Metal Towers Topped With Cranes Run Across A Dam With Flood
Washington (1938): Bridge Construction Industrialization Water Dam Black White
Washington (1938): Black And White Footage Of Dry River Bed
Washington (1938): Person Sitting In A Covered Picnic Area A Mesa And Water
Washington (1938): A Jet Is Going Down The Runway Trying To Make Good Time
Washington (1938): Person Sailing Speeding Boat On The Lake
Washington (1938): Motorized Water Vehicle With Amazing Speed On A Lake
Washington (1938): Man Riding A Speedboat In Water Near The Mountains
Washington (1938): A Man Rides A Watercraft Down A River And Passes A Stationary
Washington (1938): A Motorized Vehicle Is Speeding Down The Road At A High Speed
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?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.