When did Elvis buy Graceland?
March 25, 1957
How much did Elvis pay for Graceland?
$ 102,500
How many acres does Elvis buy from the farm?
5.58 hectares (13.8 acres)
How big was Graceland at the time of purchase?
953.74 square meters
When did the Presley family move into the property?
May 16, 1957 – Elvis parents and grandmother moved into Graceland. Elvis was still shooting the film Jailhouse Rock.
When did Elvis spend the first night at Graceland?
June 26, 1957
Who came up with the idea to buy?
Elvis’ parents Vernon and Gladys became aware of the property and made a down payment of $ 1,000 on March 16, 1957.
Who built Graceland?
Dr. Thomas Moore and his wife Ruth.
When was Graceland built?
Work began in 1939
How did Graceland get its name?
The former farm was named after Ruth Moore’s aunt Grace, who ran the farm until 1939.
Was Graceland a Church?
No, it was originally a cattle ranch to raise Hereford cattle. However, Ruth Moore allows a local church to use the property for picnics and gatherings.
How big is the Graceland area today?
1631 square meters
How many staircases does Graceland have?
A total of 5
How many stoves are there on Graceland?
3 pieces. Two run on gas, one on wood.
When were the famous Music Gates installed?
April 22, 1957
What shape is the pool that was built in June 1957?
The shape of a bean.
What is the exact address of Graceland?
3764 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
What was the address in 1957?
3764 Highway 51 South
Memphis, TN
How long has it been possible to visit Graceland?
June 07, 1982
How many visitors come to Graceland each year?
Over 600,000 people visit the Elvis Mansion in Memphis, TN annually
When did Graceland become a national cultural monument?
In 1991
useful information
Graceland is the 2nd most visited home in the United States. Only the US President’s residence, the White House in Washington, is visited by more people.