Vintage Stock Footage
1946 Washington DC
209 clips filmed in Washington DC between 1943 and 1948, including 1 dated 1946, from 1 source reel, 5 to 7 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Washington DC (1948): Peoples Are Free Walking In A Park And Birds Are Flying
Washington DC (1948): A Woman Walks Her Two Kids Along After Having Fun In The
Washington DC (1948): View Of Pink And White Blooming Flowers And Chimpanzee
Washington DC (1948): Monkeys In Zoo Cage Riding Tricycle Around Adult Zookeeper
Washington DC (1948): By Relying Monkeys Intelligence We Can Train Them To Make
Washington DC (1948): A Boy Rides On His Bicycle While His Father Tries To Stop
Washington DC (1948): A Monkey With Clothes Moving Around In A Cage With Different
Washington DC (1948): Two Chimpanzees Ride In Red Toy Car On A Clear Day
Washington DC (1948): Woman And Children Sit On Park Bench In Nice Weather
Washington DC (1948): A Woman And Two Young Children Relax On A Park Bench Sharing
Washington DC (1948): Mother And Her Two Smartly Dressed Children Enjoying Popcorn
Washington DC (1948): A Lady And Her Kids Taking A Photo
Washington DC (1948): Woman Wearing Dark Blue Dress Looks At Blooming White
Washington DC (1948): Father And Mother With Children At The Public Gardens With A
Washington DC (1948): Father Strolls Along Hand-In-Hand With His Young Son And
Washington DC (1948): Kids Day Out With Daddy
Washington DC (1948): A Man And His Children Having Fun Close To A Fountain Of
Washington DC (1948): Kid And Water Fountain
Washington DC (1948): View Of Dark Grey Water Fountain On A Clear Day
Washington DC (1948): A Girl Whirls In Circles As A Boy Approaches Her
Washington DC (1948): Swan Swimming Slowly Towards The Other Swans Across The Lake
Washington DC (1948): Grandmother With Grandchildren At The Lake Of The City Park
Washington DC (1948): Family Children Mother Woman Walk Wind Picnic Food Drink
Washington DC (1948): A Woman Relaxing With Her Two Daughters As She Sits In A
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 209 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people82
- nature78
- water42
- animals36
- wildlife32
- park31
- buildings29
- girl29
- landmarks29
- flowers28
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 1946 Washington DC footage is available?
209 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, nature, water, animals and wildlife.
What format was 1946 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?
All 209. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
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 1946 Washington DC stock footage commercially?
209 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
Where can I download 1946 Washington DC archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.