1943: Obelisk Surrounded by Trees in Washington DC

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Year1943
Decade1940s
LocationWashington, DC, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1943 · Washington, DC, United States

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Obelisk Surrounded by Trees in Washington DC — Clip Details

Vintage 1943 8mm home movie footage from Washington DC, capturing a tall obelisk surrounded by trees and historic buildings. The clip showcases a classic mid-20th century urban landscape with period architecture and a sense of historical significance. Filmed in retro 8mm format, this archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into the nation's capital during the early 1940s, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 7s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 72396402

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1719 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1942-1943
Reel-level location note: washington dc,baltimore
Date: 1943 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Washington, DC, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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