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 (1938): Bridge Construction Industrialization Water Dam Black White
Washington (1938): Water Being Released At Dam To Generate Electricity
Washington (1938): Barren Land Near Metal Towers
Washington (1938): Black And White Footage Of Dry River Bed
Washington (1938): People Watching An Old Lake
Washington (1938): Man Wearing Grey Jacket Sit On Stone Railing Of House On A
Washington (1938): Person Sitting In A Covered Picnic Area A Mesa And Water
Washington (1938): Open Water With Some Mountains In The Distance Clouds Overhead
Washington (1938): A Jet Is Going Down The Runway Trying To Make Good Time
Washington (1938): Speedboat Races Across A Flat Calm Past A Scenic Backdrop
Washington (1938): Person Sailing Speeding Boat On The Lake
Washington (1938): Motorized Water Vehicle With Amazing Speed On A Lake
Washington (1938): Speeding Boat On The River With Mountains In The Background
Washington (1938): Man Riding A Speedboat In Water Near The Mountains
Washington (1938): View Of Speeding Motorboat In Lake On A Clear Sunny Day
Washington (1938): A Very Fast Motorboat On A Lake With Houses And Trees And
Washington (1938): A Man Rides A Watercraft Down A River And Passes A Stationary
Washington (1938): The Time When We Tested Out The First Ever Hoverboard Using A
Washington (1938): Jet Ski Going Across Rippling Lake In Front Of Mountains
Washington (1938): Beach Sports In The Morning Can Be So Refreshing And Hard
Washington (1938): A Motorized Vehicle Is Speeding Down The Road At A High Speed
Washington (1938): Crowd Wears Signs In Middle Of Street With Horse Drawing
Washington (1938): Large Crowd Of People Following Stagecoach On A Bright Sunny
Washington (1938): Women Smoking Smile Happy Field Animal Running Green Tree Wind
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.