Vintage Stock Footage
1938 Washington
254 clips filmed in Washington during 1938, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
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Washington USA (1938): Black And White Aerial Panning Footage
Washington USA (1938): Black And White Of Pagoda Ceremony
Washington USA (1938): Looking At A Beautiful Scenery Of Mountains And A Lake
Washington USA (1938): Person In A Boat Speeding Along A Lake On The Side Of A
Washington USA (1938): Skiing On A Mountainous Lake, From A Quick Boat, Roaming In
Washington USA (1938): Speed Boat Fast Races Lake Hills Trees Clouds Overcast
Washington USA (1938): Speedboat On A Lake Or Large River In A Landscape Of Mesas
Washington USA (1938): A Person Driving The Motorboat Galloped By The Sea In Front
Washington USA (1938): A Person Surrounded By The Water And Riding The Boat
Washington USA (1938): Person Riding Motorized-Surf-Device In A Lake With
Washington USA (1938): Dog Going Really Fast In Something Like A Speed Boat
Washington USA (1938): Speedboat On A Lake Near Some Cliffs In A Mountainous
Washington USA (1938): Faster Thing Run On This Water
Washington USA (1938): Driving A Boat Amidst A Lake In A Beautiful Mountainous
Washington USA (1938): Sailing View Lake Selling Products To Happy People In Town
Washington USA (1938): The Man Who Walks In The Snow
Washington USA (1938): A Woman Walking Out Of A Cottage And Watching A Boat Travel
Washington USA (1938): Boat Playing In A Lake At High Speed There Is Bushes Around
Washington USA (1938): Hunting The Animals In The Forest
Washington USA (1938): Two Boats Pass Each Other Then One Turns Around And Follows
Washington USA (1938): Historical Footage Of People Enjoying A Boat Ride And
Washington USA (1938): 5 Individuals Outside Of House, Wind Blowing, Boat In The
Washington USA (1938): One Of The Person Travelling In A Boat And Surrounded By A
Washington USA (1938): People Speeding In Motorboat Near Mountain Lake On Cloudy
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1938 Washington footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1938 Washington home movies on 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?
1930s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. 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.