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: city is seen with tall buildings along coastal area WASHINGTON, DC
1943: people passing by trees in park along downtown walkway WASHINGTON DC
1946: beautiful well dressed woman standing outdoor in garden WASHINGTON, DC
1946: man making faces at the camera WASHINGTON, DC
1946: lady leisuring by the river flow through rocky terrain WASHINGTON, DC
1946: an aircraft is seen being prepared WASHINGTON, DC
1946: beautiful river with rugged, raging rapids WASHINGTON, DC
1946: white aircraft moving across runway in the daytime WASHINGTON, DC
1946: an aircraft is seen being prepared WASHINGTON, DC
1946: an aircraft is seen being prepared WASHINGTON, DC
1946: woman in red jacket and man in usa military uniform WASHINGTON, DC
1946: an aircraft is seen being prepared WASHINGTON, DC
1946: garden is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1946: women in orange next to the flowers with policeman WASHINGTON, DC
1946: tourist area is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1946: usa capitol building and green grass grounds WASHINGTON, DC
1946: white buildings begin to accept visitors as the crowd grows WASHINGTON, DC
1946: magnificent building having beautiful lawn under the blue sky WASHINGTON
1946: garden is seen WASHINGTON, DC
1946: women having fun in the water WASHINGTON, DC
1946: construction area beside mud WASHINGTON, DC
1946: 1960's toy plane in flight WASHINGTON, DC
1946: fantastic day watching festival of aerobatic airplanes WASHINGTON, DC
1946: lady walking towards making flying kiss 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.