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 USA (1938): Building Of The Grand Coulee Dam In Washington (Between
Washington (1938): Water Skiing In Black And White
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): 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): 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): Boats Zooming Around A Lake With A Field In The Background
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): 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): 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): Crowd Wears Signs In Middle Of Street With Horse Drawing
Washington (1938): Car Going In War Another Old Movie
Washington (1938): Metal Towers Topped With Cranes Run Across A Dam With Flood
Washington (1938): Bridge Construction Industrialization Water Dam Black White
Washington USA (1938): One Grandfather Capture The Nature
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): Person In A Boat Speeding Along A Lake On The Side Of A
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?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.