1961 Weeki Wachee
Footage courtesy of the State Archives of Florida This film shows how a young woman learns to be a mermaid at Weeki Wachee. Viewers see lessons in breath control, synchronized swimming, diet, modeling, announcing, and how to eat and drink underwater. Parts of a performance are shown. The film uses underwater photography. #floridahistory #history #filmflorida #hilsboreanhistorian #mermaids Keep history alive! Please share! Thanks for watching!

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1960 Florida Gulf Coast Holiday

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