Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jantzen Diving Girl History
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 10, 2021
1. Jantzen Diving Girl History Marker
The Jantzen Diving Girl is a symbol of the evolution of the swimsuit as we know it. Her debut was in 1920, as a flapper in a scandalous wool “bathing suit” complete with tasseled knit hat and long stockings. 1948 saw the dawning of modern swimwear when the Diving Girl appeared in a chic strapless one-piece. Throughout the decades since, she has continued to evoke the spirit of each new generation of women and remains one of America’s most recognizable brand icons.
The Diving girl you see today is one of only four oversized Diving Girl mannequins still in existence. Treated by renowned Los Angeles mannequin manufacturers, Wolf and Vine, in 1959, this spectacular mannequin is 16 feet in length.
The oversized Diving Girls have been proudly displayed in such locations as the former Jantzen Beach Amusement Park and on numerous billboards. They have appeared in museums, paintings, parades, historical displays and retail exhibits. Some were sent to locations around the globe and some stayed in the United States, including one that made her way to Stamie’s Smart Beachwear on Ocean Avenue in Daytona Beach, Florida.
For half a century she weathered the salt air and many a storm. Today, she has been completely restored to her original beauty and is now a prominent piece here at One Daytona.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports • Waterways & Vessels • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 29° 11.601′ N, 81° 4.353′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is on Victory Circle, 0.1 miles east of Tri Oval Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is adjacent to the central fountain at One Daytona, a lifestyle and entertainment center located across from the iconic Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: One Daytona Blvd, Daytona Beach FL 32114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bobby Allison (approx. 0.2 miles away); 61st Running Daytona 500 (approx. ¼ mile away); 59th Running Daytona 500 (approx. ¼ mile away); 57th Running Daytona 500 (approx. ¼ mile away); 58th Running Daytona 500 (approx. ¼ mile away); 63rd Running Daytona 500 (approx. ¼ mile away); 64th Running Daytona 500 (approx. ¼ mile away); 56th Running Daytona 500 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.
Also see . . . Jantzen Diving Girl, a Daytona icon, returns. (Submitted on December 21, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 10, 2021
2. Jantzen Diving Girl History Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 10, 2021
3. The Evolution of the Jantzen Diving Girl
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 10, 2021
4. Jantzen Diving Girl Mannequin
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
