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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Mount Washington New Hampshire (1938): A Man And Others Walking Into An Old Train
Washington (1938): The Two Teams Play Football On The Field Then The Play Stops
Washington (1938): Group Of Football Players Tackling Each Other And Setting Up
Washington (1938): Several People Watching Intense Football Game In The Middle Of
Washington (1938): Football Player Kicking Ball And Game Starting
Washington (1938): A Cheerleader Girl Dressed In White Cheering For A Group Of
Washington (1938): People Watching Train And Construction Equipment On Bridge
Washington (1938): A Train Track That Crosses A Great Body Of Water
Washington (1938): View Of Dam Releasing Water And Two Objects Traveling On Bridge
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): Cranes Lowering Pieces Onto Bridge During Construction
Washington (1938): Metal Bridge With Hillside In The Background And Metal Cross
Washington (1938): Freighter Train Unloading Passing By A River With Abandoned Car
Washington (1938): The People Ar Pretty Happy About A Birthday Party
Washington (1938): Couple Views Landscape Through Binoculars
Washington (1938): Mass Construction Looks Like Building A Bridge A Car With Cargo
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): Two Trucks Driving Across A Bridge High In The Air
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): Industrial Power Making Towers Are Seen Outdoors Outside In The
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.