During the rise of an international artist, Elvis Presley lived at 1034 Audubon Drive in Memphis, Tennessee. It was the Presley family’s first home. While the King Of Rock ’n‘ Roll was on a tour on March 20, 1956, his parents Vernon and Gladys Presley were overjoyed and proud when they moved into their first […] More
The 12-year-old Ellen Mincey had an accident with her mother on July 4th, 1956 in a car accident. The two Elvis fans attended their idol’s performance at Russwood Baseball Park in Memphis on the same day. Ellen and her mother were admitted to St. Joseph’s Hospital immediately after the accident and given medical care. When […] More
On April 22, 1957, the “Dillard Doors Company” installed the Music Gate built by owner John Dillard on the driveway to Elvis Villa Graceland. The wrought iron gate was designed by Abe Saucer, an artist from Memphis. More
The actress Sophia Loren and Elvis Presley meet in February 1958. The two world stars meet in the cafeteria of Paramount Studios in Hollywood, because Elvis was shooting the movie King Creole at the time. By chance, the photographer Bob Willoughby is present and immediately takes photos of the meeting. Sophia Loren makes herself comfortable […] More
Elvis car museum entrance Elvis bought the 4010 John Deere tractor for his Circle G ranch Elvis loved motorcycles. He buys the Harley Davidson Electra-Glide 1200-Liberty in 1976. Elvis acquired the Ferrari Dino in 1975 in 1976 from a second owner. The famous pink Cadillac that Elvis gave to his mother Gladys. Elvis bought the […] More
One of the first pieces of Jewelery that Elvis purchased for his self was a Horse Shoe Ring with A Horse’s Head surrounded by diamonds in 1956. Dozens of photos show him wearing this ring and can also be seen in his early movies. As the years passed and his love for horses grew more […] More
During the filming of his 1968 western movie ” Charro ” is the only time Elvis had a beard. Whilst filming this movie, he Priscilla and Lisa Marie lived in their family home at 1174 Hillcrest Drive in Beverly Hills. He can be seen with fans signing autographs or just chatting to them at the […] More
Imagine that you work in a snack bar during the fifties. Then, suddenly, young star Elvis Presley walks through the door, eager to eat his breakfast. Wouldn’t that be awesome? That’s what happened to Aline Clovis Landrum! On the morning of September 12th, 1957, Elvis arrived in a black Cadillac at the Little Shamrock Cafe […] More
In 1956 the civil rights of blacks in the United States of America still sounded like a delicate issue pending a humane outcome – only a year ago Rosa Parks had refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white passenger. But Elvis always showed compassion for people, regardless of ethnicity. His […] More