Vintage Stock Footage
1946 Washington DC
93 clips filmed in Washington DC in 1946, 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: large air field filled with twin engine planes 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
1946: city is seen with tall buildings along coastal area 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
93 of these clips are licensed through a partner marketplace. Search 1946 Washington DC on Pond5 or on Shutterstock, or request specific footage.
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 93 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- trees40
- walking39
- people35
- post-war america30
- tourism25
- building24
- family24
- happy24
- outing22
- architecture19
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1946 Washington DC footage is available?
93 clips of home movie footage filmed in Washington DC in 1946, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are trees, walking, people, post-war america and tourism.
What format was 1946 Washington DC footage shot on?
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 93 clips on this page are licensed through Pond5; each clip page links to its Pond5 listing.
Can I license 1946 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 1946 Washington DC archival footage?
Open a clip page and follow its Pond5 link; Pond5 delivers the download after purchase.