Historic Sites - Graceland
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- Graceland, home of Elvis Presley
Home of world-famous singer and movie star Elvis Presley, Graceland was built about 1940 by Grace Moore. She named the 20-room mansion Graceland after her husband’s niece, Grace Toof, whose family had built a cottage on the site earlier. Elvis bought the house in 1957, ten years after he moved to Memphis. During the 1950s the "King" became a national and international hero of young people as rock ‘n’ roll’s biggest star. Eventually, he sold over 500 million records and had more gold records (28) than anyone before him, and also made thirty-three movies. Guided tours of the home, featuring the trophy room, Hall of Gold, automobile collection, touring bus, and Conair jet (the "Lisa Marie"), also include the Meditation Garden where Elvis and his parents are buried. Elvis Presley died in 1977 but his fame lives after him as thousands visit his home each year.
Graceland Web Site
3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38186-0508
(901) 332-3322, (800) 238-2000
