Vintage Stock Footage

1939 Washington

Black and white archival footage from the 1940s showing military personnel engaged in training exercises, including football games, rifle practice, and field operations in rugged terrain.

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Chelan Washington (1939): Man Holds A Buck Head And Shakes It At Friend

Chelan Washington (1939): Man Holds A Buck Head And Shakes It At Friend

Chelan Washington (1939): Black And White Footage Of Farmers In Field And Grinding

Chelan Washington (1939): Black And White Footage Of Farmers In Field And Grinding

Chelan Washington (1939): Two Men Getting Into A Fist Fight In Front Of A Lake

Chelan Washington (1939): Two Men Getting Into A Fist Fight In Front Of A Lake

Washington USA (1939): Young Men At The Scrimmage Line Running A Football Play

Washington USA (1939): Young Men At The Scrimmage Line Running A Football Play

Chelan Washington USA (1939): A Group Of Men Cutting, Grinding, And Seasoning Meat

Chelan Washington USA (1939): A Group Of Men Cutting, Grinding, And Seasoning Meat

Chelan Washington (1939): View Of Men Sawing Wood Beside A Tent In The Forest

Chelan Washington (1939): View Of Men Sawing Wood Beside A Tent In The Forest

Washington USA (1939): Men Working Outside On A Construction Site

Washington USA (1939): Men Working Outside On A Construction Site

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Two Men Dragging Person Through Door And Pinching

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Two Men Dragging Person Through Door And Pinching

Chelan Washington (1939): Traveling Through Beautiful Chelan Washington State

Chelan Washington (1939): Traveling Through Beautiful Chelan Washington State

Mount Washington New Hampshire (1939): People At Mount Washington New Hampshire

Mount Washington New Hampshire (1939): People At Mount Washington New Hampshire

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Man And Boy Wearing Red Shirts Sitting Under Post

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Man And Boy Wearing Red Shirts Sitting Under Post

Chelan Washington (1939): Dinner With The Boss

Chelan Washington (1939): Dinner With The Boss

Washington (1939): Black And White Footage Of Landscape Mountains Lake And Cloudy

Washington (1939): Black And White Footage Of Landscape Mountains Lake And Cloudy

Mount Washington New Hampshire (1939): Vintage Film Overlooking Scenic Lake In

Mount Washington New Hampshire (1939): Vintage Film Overlooking Scenic Lake In

Chelan Washington (1939): Riding Through A Rugged Mountain That Is Not Traveled

Chelan Washington (1939): Riding Through A Rugged Mountain That Is Not Traveled

Chelan Washington (1939): A Big Blue Lake Surrounded By Mountains And Many Trees

Chelan Washington (1939): A Big Blue Lake Surrounded By Mountains And Many Trees

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Gentlemen Enjoying A Meal Happily In Black And White

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Gentlemen Enjoying A Meal Happily In Black And White

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Black And White Video Of Men At A Bar Laughing And

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Black And White Video Of Men At A Bar Laughing And

Washington USA (1939): Young Adults Playing A Sport With Two Different Teams

Washington USA (1939): Young Adults Playing A Sport With Two Different Teams

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Man Fishes Standing In Boat On Calm Waters In

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Man Fishes Standing In Boat On Calm Waters In

Chelan Washington USA (1939): A World With No Color

Chelan Washington USA (1939): A World With No Color

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Three Friends Or Brothers Play Wrestling On The

Chelan Washington USA (1939): Three Friends Or Brothers Play Wrestling On The

Chelan Washington (1939): Group Of Men Chatting While They Eat And Drink At A

Chelan Washington (1939): Group Of Men Chatting While They Eat And Drink At A

Washington USA (1939): Grassland Area Is Covered With Reiver In A Perspective View

Washington USA (1939): Grassland Area Is Covered With Reiver In A Perspective View

Frequently asked questions

What kind of 1939 Washington footage is available?

Stockfilm preserves authentic 1939 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 1939 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 1939 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 1939 Washington archival footage?

Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.