Vintage Stock Footage
1945 Washington DC
170 clips filmed in Washington DC between 1943 and 1948, from 1 source reel, 5 to 27 seconds long. These clips are licensed through Pond5; Stockfilm does not hold direct-license masters for this set yet.
Licensed through Pond5 · no direct-license masters for this set yet
1946: public high school building classic 40's cars parked in front WASHINGTON
1946: an aircraft is seen being prepared WASHINGTON, DC
1946: woman is seen posing WASHINGTON, DC
1946: shirtless teenage boys working on model airplane in summer sun.
1943: water lily has white pointed petals surrounding upright yellow stamens
1943: shot of obelisk WASHINGTON DC
1946: tourist area is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1943: beautiful view of historic jefferson memorial in washington, dc
1946: view from an aircraft is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1946: boat is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1946: water area is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1948: beautiful fountain WASHINGTON DC
1943: natural waterfall WASHINGTON DC
1946: flower scene WASHINGTON, DC
1946: woman and her rose gardens WASHINGTON, DC
1946: cloud scene WASHINGTON, DC
1946: water area is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1946: an aircraft is seen being prepared WASHINGTON, DC
1946: jefferson memorial national monument across lake monticello WASHINGTON, DC
1946: man in suit is seen walking WASHINGTON, DC
1946: cessna plane is seen descending to land WASHINGTON, DC
1946: outdoor scene WASHINGTON, DC
1946: construction area beside mud WASHINGTON, DC
1946: uniformed man walks on the lawn near capitol building WASHINGTON, DC
170 of these clips are licensed through a partner marketplace. Search 1945 Washington DC on Pond5 or on Shutterstock, or request specific footage.
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 170 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people64
- trees60
- nature49
- water48
- walking45
- post-war america35
- park33
- building32
- tourism30
- family29
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 17191942-1943 / washington dc,baltimore
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1945 Washington DC footage is available?
170 clips of home movie footage filmed in Washington DC between 1943 and 1948, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, trees, nature, water and walking.
What format was 1945 Washington DC footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
None yet. All 170 clips on this page are licensed through Pond5; each clip page links to its Pond5 listing.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1719. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1945 Washington DC stock footage commercially?
Yes, through Pond5. Open any clip on this page for its Pond5 listing and license terms. Contact Stockfilm if you need a direct-license shortlist for this location and year.
Where can I download 1945 Washington DC archival footage?
Open a clip page and follow its Pond5 link; Pond5 delivers the download after purchase.