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
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1946: back of the white house view WASHINGTON, DC
1946: birds are seen feeding themselves WASHINGTON, DC
1946: man in suit is seen walking WASHINGTON, DC
1946: tall building is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1946: parliament house scene WASHINGTON, DC
1946: large air field filled with twin engine planes WASHINGTON, DC
1948: children playing at the zoo. WASHINGTON DC
1948: people visiting a cool animal zoo. WASHINGTON DC
1948: a woman and two children standing outside in a lush setting WASHINGTON DC
1948: people outside enjoying the time in the weather and having fun WASHINGTON
1943: pink blossoms WASHINGTON DC
1943: excellent view of nature WASHINGTON DC
1943: an excellent closer view of blossom WASHINGTON DC
1943: the car was going and people were walking WASHINGTON DC
1943: a beautiful lotus in pond WASHINGTON DC
1943: large yellow and white flower from lily pad in body of water WASHINGTON DC
1943: big historical white building. WASHINGTON DC
1946: tourist area is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1946: tourist area is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1946: city is seen with tall buildings along coastal area WASHINGTON, DC
1946: women climbing down to creekside rushing flood waters WASHINGTON, DC
1946: an aircraft is seen being prepared WASHINGTON, DC
1946: tourist area is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1946: panoramic view of washington dc and outlying areas with people walking
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.