Vintage Stock Footage
1961 Washington DC
17 clips filmed in Washington DC in 1961, 5 to 18 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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1961: the washington monument, seen from the potomac WASHINGTON DC
1961: guard marches at tomb of the unknown soldier WASHINGTON DC
1961: in the city, we see a statue in the distance. WASHINGTON DC
1961: driving through the town WASHINGTON DC
1961: street view of memorial stadium. WASHINGTON DC
1961: view of tall buildings WASHINGTON DC
1961: buildings WASHINGTON DC
1961: military men performing a walk through demonstration. WASHINGTON DC
1961: view of an airplane flying past a very large building. WASHINGTON DC
1961: a group of people walking up a set of stairs outside WASHINGTON DC
1961: a panorama of a serene landscape full of trees on a cloudy day WASHINGTON
1961: dreaming spires of buildings in the city with skyscrapers WASHINGTON DC
1961: veteran memorial holding up american flag WASHINGTON DC
1961: the top portion of an amazing building with many pillars WASHINGTON DC
1961: The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington
1961: statue of military men raising the flag on iwo jima being constructed
1961: historical pillars on a platform with stairs leading to the structure
17 of these clips are licensed through a partner marketplace. Search 1961 Washington DC on Pond5 or on Shutterstock, or request specific footage.
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 17 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- buildings12
- landmarks12
- statue6
- city5
- monument5
- sky5
- architecture4
- trees4
- brick buildings3
- cars3
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1961 Washington DC footage is available?
17 clips of home movie footage filmed in Washington DC in 1961, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are buildings, landmarks, statue, city and monument.
What format was 1961 Washington DC footage shot on?
1960s 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 17 clips on this page are licensed through Pond5; each clip page links to its Pond5 listing.
Can I license 1961 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 1961 Washington DC archival footage?
Open a clip page and follow its Pond5 link; Pond5 delivers the download after purchase.