What Is In Graceland? A Look Into When Elvis Bought Graceland And What It Is Now

By | March 17, 2020

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Elvis Presley with Rolls Royce in front of Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee (Photo by ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

Today, Elvis Presley's Graceland is the second most visited home in America, with tourists traveling from across the globe to see the place where Elvis hid away from the world. In 1957 this palatial estate was nothing more than a farm house. Elvis turned the plot of land into his own private getaway completely with themed rooms, a stable, and even an extremely well stocked kitchen. Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee is the Mecca for fans of rock ’n roll, but it’s also a fascinating place to visit for people who like to see weird stuff. By the end of Elvis’ life, he’d become a wealthy hermit who used his home to hide away from the world. It’s definitely worth checking out.

Elvis bought Graceland for his parents in 1957

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source: voice of america

On March 19, 1957, Elvis bought a two-story Colonial Revival house on 14 acres of land for $102,500. At the time the home was already known as “Graceland,” named for the owner’s aunt, Grace Toof. The Colonial home was all that was left of a cattle ranch west of Memphis and Elvis fell in love with it. He put down a deposit immediately, noting that the home would be the perfect place to provide privacy for himself and his family. The Presley family remodeled the home throughout April and moved into Graceland on May 16. At the time, the King wanted to paint the walls purple and put stars on the ceiling but his mother nixed the idea.