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): Family Of Four Sitting On Bench
Washington DC (1948): A Family Sitting Together On A Park Bench Drinking Soda And
Washington DC (1948): Classic Family Enjoying Milkshake Together On A Park Bench
Washington DC (1948): A Man Having Fun With His Two Daughters Smiling
Washington DC (1948): The Father And The Kids He Loved
Washington DC (1948): Family Trip Zoo Children Little Girl Drinking Milkshake Man
Washington DC (1948): People Gather Together To Watch The Monkeys
Washington DC (1948): Footage Of Animals In The Zoo And People Observing In The
Washington DC (1948): At The Zoo With The Elephants By The Lamp Pond
Washington DC (1948): People Standing Near Brown Fence Looking At Pond On A Clear
Washington DC (1948): Crowd Stands Near Brown Fence Looking At Yellow Object In
Washington DC (1948): A Woman Talking To The Kids In The Field Where Others Are
Washington DC (1948): Two Kids Tossing Eating Popcorn Near A Fake Lake Of A Park
Washington DC (1948): There Is A Boy And A Girl Standing While A Man Record This
Washington DC (1948): Mother And Her Two Kids Were Crossing The Stream
Washington DC (1948): A Woman And Her Two Kids Pick Plants From The Garden
Washington DC (1948): People Eating Together At Tables Set Near A River
Washington DC (1948): A Group Of People Looking Over A Fence At A Pond
Washington DC (1948): The Mother And Children Walk Around And Explore The Park As
Washington DC (1948): Two Kids Walk Together Into The Garden With Adults Behind
Washington DC (1948): Two Kids Stand Near Brown Wooden Water Wheel On A Sunny Day
Washington DC (1948): A Boy And A Girl Playing In The Garden Close To The Bush
Washington DC (1948): Girl Wearing Purple Plaid Dress Walks Towards Woman Wearing
Washington DC (1948): A Woman Walk Her Kids Through The Garden In The Yard
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.