Graceland Closing?

[Unchained Melody]

Saw this topic on FECC and wanted to get ur thoughts on it.

With the much money it cost to get Graceland up and going and with not so many visitors do you see in the future anytime Graceland being closed to the public?

If so would they still keep the house andeverything the way it is and kept up so to speak?

[SatninLove]

No well I'am not sure...
I mean by the time Riley,Ben,and twins get it,I'm not sure how Elvis will be percieved..I'm positive he'll still be known,but I'm not sure how much the demand on seeing Graceland will be....
but unless something happens,or everyone stops coming out,I don't think it will close...
-SatninLove

[Teddy]

You would expect Graceland to be as recession-proof as beer and the movies.
There's a greater desire to dream at times of financial hardship and the whole Elvis thing is pure escapism for lots of people, myself included.

With the British economy looking set to plummet below even the US, however, that should spell bad news for Memphis. Every time I've been there in recent years the place has been overrun with English rock'n'roll fans exploiting the exchange rate. The Memphis tourism industry is going to really feel the UK's withdrawal and Graceland is obviously at the heart of that. The party is definitely over for a while.

[DIAMOND1871]

As the saying goes things never stay the same, things change new generation coming up they may want different things I think Graceland has to think of some new ideas to move with the times.

[presley31]

Good question brad.

I really hope they can keep graceland open, but its not looking good for the future.

[Vegas King]

There's no way that Graceland is closing.
Maybe in 2199.When nobody will care about Elvis and his talent:lol::lol::lol:

[john carpenter]

It's the sign of the times..higher gas prices, everything is going up, including Graceland tour prices!(n)

[presley31]

There's no way that Graceland is closing.
Maybe in 2199.When nobody will care about Elvis and his talent:lol::lol::lol:

we are talking about the money problems people are facing and they can't afford to make there way to graceland and with prices so high there it makes it difficult.

[Vegas King]

I don't think thay should organize that
People should travel with taxi to greceland.

[Getlo]

Graceland will eventually close to public view.

Probably after we're all gone, or towards the end of most of our lives.

[poormansgold]

This Been Going Around past 25 years said closing It, What I think , They Are cutting back On the Tours , like White House because of 911. Someday It will Closed
Graceland .
I have Too See it first To believe it, we have to forget that We don't own Graceland.. for the reason closing It It up To Lisa , I hear that Lisa didn't Live In Graceland, She say That special memories for her and more She Liked come To Graceland On Holidays And She Need to unwind. She say That It's 3 Times an year.
How long Graceland Stay opening , Long as We fans Come To It , It's Didn't matter How small group of fans go on Tour .
This Tread Or anothers keep us remember That It can be close in heart beat....
I got See Graceland It Was still It Was liked 1977, no Cars In buildings and Plane (Lisa-Marie) was New For Tours. It's been 20 years ago I was Here, It's was one my dreams.

[goodelvisgirl]

well it might close at some time in the future as the prices are rising and the money people have left to spend on holidays and treats seems to be geting less and less and with the prices going up at graceland like everything else people may not be able to keep up with the prices but i hope i'm long gone before that happens god knows what merchandise they will bring out in the future or what state the elvis image will be in

[KPM]

I do not think it will ever close. I have always sited Buffalo Bill as an example of why I think Graceland will never close.
We all know who Buffalo Bill was in western history of the US.
He died and on June 3, 1917, Buffalo Bill was buried on Lookout Mountain, a promontory with spectacular views of both the mountains and plains, places where he had spent the happiest times of his life.

Louisa, who had married Buffalo Bill back before he became famous, was buried next to her husband four years later. That year, 1921, the Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum was begun by Johnny Baker, close friend and unofficial foster son to Buffalo Bill. Just as millions of people saw Buffalo Bill in his Wild West shows during his life, millions of persons have visited Buffalo Bill’s grave in the years since 1917. Today it is one of the top visitor attractions in Denver and Colorado. I myself visited this museum in 1964 on a vacation.
87 years later thousands go there to visit from around the world each year-and the museum has steadily grown in size and stature. Buffalo Bill is a very colorful character but he is not Elvis. I feel Graceland will continue to draw in people for a long long time.

[Teddy]

I think it's far more likely to happen as a result of unforeseen financial circumstances than any sudden generational apathy towards Elvis Presley in the future.

[presley31]

I think it's far more likely to happen as a result of unforeseen financial circumstances than any sudden generational apathy towards Elvis Presley in the future.

yep teddy that what l was trying to get accoss(y)

[utmom2008]

You would expect Graceland to be as recession-proof as beer and the movies.
There's a greater desire to dream at times of financial hardship and the whole Elvis thing is pure escapism for lots of people, myself included.

With the British economy looking set to plummet below even the US, however, that should spell bad news for Memphis.Every time I've been there in recent years the place has been overrun with English rock'n'roll fans exploiting the exchange rate. The Memphis tourism industry is going to really feel the UK's withdrawal and Graceland is obviously at the heart of that. The party is definitely over for a while.

You are right about that. It is the best form of escapism around if you are an Elvis fan. Obviously for me it is a return to a very very happy time of my life, a chance to go back in time when my only worry was an algebra test coming up!;):lol:

When we were at the HH in April it was at least 50% European. We are going back next week, it will be interesting to see if there is any change.:blush::blush:

[ehollier]

You are right about that. It is the best form of escapism around if you are an Elvis fan. Obviously for me it is a return to a very very happy time of my life, a chance to go back in time when my only worry was an algebra test coming up!;):lol:

When we were at the HH in April it was at least 50% European. We are going back next week, it will be interesting to see if there is any change.:blush::blush:

It was the same in July when I visited. Almost half of the visitors at Graceland were from Europe. Having just returned from Las Vegas last week, the same can be said -- at least half of the tourists in Vegas were from Europe or eastern Asia. It is amazing that so many travel to our country to experience our culture.

[GraceeD1970]

It would be interesting to see 100 years into the future where Graceland is concerned. My biggest gripe w/ Graceland is their ADMISSION PRICE. Give me a break $68 per person for a VIP. No tour is worth that much. Hard to take a family of 4 w/ those prices! Just looked on elvis.com and their prices for 2009 are going up $1.00. It seems they've exploited everything Elvis w/ greed of money! Now w/ the economy wondering how much will get done w/ Silverman's plans for Graceland/Elvis.

[kathy parkinson]

I travel to your country because that's where Elvis is. And i love the US,

[utmom2008]

I travel to your country because that's where Elvis is. And i love the US,

Let me know when you come the next time!(y)(y) :notworthy:notworthy :king::king:

[ehollier]

Let me know when you come the next time!(y)(y) :notworthy:notworthy :king::king:

Rosanne, I can see you forming a welcome committee for all TCBers who come to this country to visit Graceland and Elvis World. (y)(y)(y)

[utmom2008]

Rosanne, I can see you forming a welcome committee for all TCBers who come to this country to visit Graceland and Elvis World. (y)(y)(y)

You are right!!(y)(y) Maybe I have found "my calling".;):D:lol::lol::lol:

[ehollier]

You are right!!(y)(y) Maybe I have found "my calling".;):D:lol::lol::lol:

I definitely think so!!! Before you know it you'll be known as "St. Rosie", Patron Saint of Elvis Fans and Graceland!!!!!! And I know what I'm talking about. I followed your travel advice to the letter, and had an AWESOME trip!!!!!!!!

[utmom2008]

I definitely think so!!! Before you know it you'll be known as "St. Rosie", Patron Saint of Elvis Fans and Graceland!!!!!! And I know what I'm talking about. I followed your travel advice to the letter, and had an AWESOME trip!!!!!!!!

Thanks! I'm glad you liked my ideas! Maybe some day I will be the old lady hanging around sharing stories. You know...like a female "Uncle Vester.":lmfao::lmfao:(y)

[Sonny]

As long as Elvis fans keep visiting it will not close for public.

No matter how you put it, it's a source of income, and in fact the higher entrance rates won't stop many people from visiting.

When taxes on liquer or cigarettes, or gas go up (like they seem to skyrocket here) notice too many stop having a drink, a smoke, or drive?
Not really.

Maybe in time it will close it's doors for visitors, but we won't be around to witness that happening.

Sonny

[ehollier]

............
Maybe in time it will close it's doors for visitors, but we won't be around to witness that happening.

Sonny


Well Rosie, it looks like you and Gail will have jobs well into your twilight years...:D:D:D

[Brian]

I think Graceland will eventually close but not for a long time and certainly not because of this economic problem.

[KPM]

Like I said I have as much faith in Elvis as ole Buffalo Bill who still packs them in over 80 years since his grave was turned into a paying museum.:lol:

[ehollier]

Like I said I have as much faith in Elvis as ole Buffalo Bill who still packs them in over 80 years since his grave was turned into a paying museum.:lol:

Elvis is sort of like one of the "Wonders of the World" - he will always attract attention and Graceland will still be hosting them in many many years to come.

[Elvislives72]

Graceland is not closing anytime soon. They're about to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into fixing the place up and Robert Sillerman just spoke on that just a month ago and the fallout had already begun by then, He said then that he would be lying if he said that the condition of the US economy wasn't a concern. But he also said that it was impacting their plans but would not stop them, just slow them down, but that big elements will be completed soon, although soon could mean within the next few years which by that time the US economy should be stable again.

Bottom line is that IF Graceland were to ever close for any reason it would be due to a major catastrophy in the lines of another 911 or worse. The economy's woes won't cause it to close, maybe slow down on business but that's about it.

[Elvislives72]

You would expect Graceland to be as recession-proof as beer and the movies.
There's a greater desire to dream at times of financial hardship and the whole Elvis thing is pure escapism for lots of people, myself included.

With the British economy looking set to plummet below even the US, however, that should spell bad news for Memphis. Every time I've been there in recent years the place has been overrun with English rock'n'roll fans exploiting the exchange rate. The Memphis tourism industry is going to really feel the UK's withdrawal and Graceland is obviously at the heart of that. The party is definitely over for a while.

Don't know about that. EPE recently said that the international tourism is down lately becuase of gas prices worldwide but the good news was that the tourism is up from local and regional visitors which is what they want and need. They can't depend on Eurpean dollars forever to make a living in this day and time. Eventually that could change if the UK economy crashes worse than ours and then they would have to turn to their US visitors for financial income. Apparently that's starting to happen.

Elvis has been through and concured many storms in the past 30 years and this is just another for him to overcome. After all, he's Elvis!:king:

[kathy parkinson]

Let me know when you come the next time!(y)(y) :notworthy:notworthy :king::king:

Roseanne, i am coming over for Elvis's 75th birthday celebrations, can't wait.(y)

[Elvislives72]

Elvis is sort of like one of the "Wonders of the World" - he will always attract attention and Graceland will still be hosting them in many many years to come.

I couldn't agree more!(y)

[Elvislives72]

Like I said I have as much faith in Elvis as ole Buffalo Bill who still packs them in over 80 years since his grave was turned into a paying museum.:lol:

Are you comparing a cowboy to the greatest and most recognized figure to ever live?:supriced:

[KPM]

Are you comparing a cowboy to the greatest and most recognized figure to ever live?:supriced:
No-but if this old west figure can have thousands of visitors each year and hes been gone 80 plus years -then the most recognized figure to ever lives home will surely be around and kicking way beyond that. ;)

[Unchained Melody]

we are talking about the money problems people are facing and they can't afford to make there way to graceland and with prices so high there it makes it difficult.

Right, which is going to hurt Graceland because that money helps run Graceland and keep it going...

[Unchained Melody]

Graceland will eventually close to public view.

Probably after we're all gone, or towards the end of most of our lives.

As long as its after I'm gone then im fine wi:Pth it...

[Donut]

I don't think they'll have to close Graceland in mamy years to come if they don't get too greedy. There are many celebrity houses open to the public in the world less popular in visitors number than Graceland and still working.

[Unchained Melody]

I travel to your country because that's where Elvis is.

That says it all :lol:

[Elvislives72]

The stock market climbed nicely today which is an indication that things are slowly looking up. The failed bailout is going to get revoted this week and they're saying it will benifit both the banks and the homeowners with a lot it going into the economy to restabilize it. I look for it to be passed this time around as we now know where it's all going.

Graceland is already planning to add new exhibits for the upcoming fall holidays. www.Elvis.com/news

[Unchained Melody]

Graceland is already planning to add new exhibits for the upcoming fall holidays. www.Elvis.com/news (http://www.Elvis.com/news)

LONG LIVE GRACELAND(y)(y)(y)

[SatninLove]

Yay!Can't wait!Thanks for posting Brad!
-SatninLove

[franny]

I don't think Graceland will ever close...There might be some who thought it wouldn't stay open this long...Elvis is timeless and there's always new fans who are curious about where he lived...

I think if fans stop going or if sales were declining then EPE would probably lower the ticket prices, but right now, they don't have to...

franny

[SeeSeeRider777]

I think it will close. I should get my flame suit on for this but: How much longer can they be reissuing CD's and mixing it up? Its just the same stuff over and over again. I mean are the next generation of people going to be heavily intrested in Elvis? I dont think so. I am in the minority already with young people liking Elvis. Anyone understand what I am trying to say?

[SatninLove]

I think it will close. I should get my flame suit on for this but: How much longer can they be reissuing CD's and mixing it up? Its just the same stuff over and over again. I mean are the next generation of people going to be heavily intrested in Elvis? I dont think so. I am in the minority already with young people liking Elvis. Anyone understand what I am trying to say?

Yeh,I understand what your saying..
That's why EPE is trying to do all of this new things like the Elvis Duets Cd,to maybe bring a different generation to Elvis...But whether it's successfull or not,I have no idea...
-SatninLove

[presley31]

Guess we will see what happens.

[Elvislives72]

I think it will close. I should get my flame suit on for this but: How much longer can they be reissuing CD's and mixing it up? Its just the same stuff over and over again. I mean are the next generation of people going to be heavily intrested in Elvis? I dont think so. I am in the minority already with young people liking Elvis. Anyone understand what I am trying to say?

Are you kididng me??? More and more young adults and children are not only getitng into him and going to Graceland but they are getting HOOKED on him! It's a fact. Look at how many children born in the late 90's were dressed up like him during Elvis week and not forced by their grandmothers. He's actually attracting a younger audience today than he did 15-20 years ago. That speaks volumes of his longevity and says he's not going to fade anytime soon. The new duets cd will be a long time Christmas classic. you wait and see. In time it will be considered up there with his original Christmas albums. There's also another duets cd on the horizon with the top artists from different muical genres that could be even bigger.

I don't get what the worry is about Graceland closing. The economy isn't dead as some believe and they just passed the voting last night for the $700 billion bailout plan that will help businesses including tourism around the country so that they don't crash. If Graceland was doing mediocre or not bringing in a new and young crowd then they would not be planning to spend the money that's about to be spent on revamping and redeveloping that entire area. They would let it go and just milk the cow until it ws dry. But they're not and they're moving forward.

Here's something else. I heard from a friend who just came back from visiting Graceland this past August that FX Silelerman and EPE are planning to develop a world class Elvis-Graceland themed hotel resort in the lines of the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville but on a smaller scale. If that's true then the hotel alone will keep them in business for decades to come!

[Unchained Melody]

I think it will close. I should get my flame suit on for this but: How much longer can they be reissuing CD's and mixing it up? Its just the same stuff over and over again. I mean are the next generation of people going to be heavily intrested in Elvis? I dont think so. I am in the minority already with young people liking Elvis. Anyone understand what I am trying to say?

Sorry but Elvislive72 is right, more and more fans are becoming shall I say hooked on Elvis. Sure the same ol CD's from BMG like the Number1 hits stuff is always going to be that formula because unfortunatley the Elvis Presley music don't get the treatment it deserves by RCa, sony bmg, except for the ftd label anyways.

[Getlo]

Are you kididng me??? More and more young adults and children are not only getitng into him and going to Graceland but they are getting HOOKED on him! It's a fact. Look at how many children born in the late 90's were dressed up like him during Elvis week and not forced by their grandmothers. He's actually attracting a younger audience today than he did 15-20 years ago. That speaks volumes of his longevity and says he's not going to fade anytime soon.

And do you seriously believe these kids will still be liking Elvis when they are adults, as much as they allegedly do now?

He may be attracting a younger audience, but not in the numbers Graceland and EPE would need to keep it going forever.

There is no way ... no possible way ... that visitor numbers to Graceland will stay as high as they are now, not over the next 50 or 100 years.

As fans and EP associates inevitably die off, the memories of Elvis will disappear. Eventually, no one on this planet will have seen him, or have memories of him as a real person.

It is then that Graceland will close to public view. It is naive in the extreme to suggest that his music will keep him alive to the same extent as today. It doesn't work that way: the dominant music in 50 years will be something we haven't thought of yet.

Elvis will eventually become part of history, like Beethoven, Caruso etc etc.

The house will eventually close to public view, and remain on the historic homes list. Probably not in our lifetimes, but it will happen eventually.

[Unchained Melody]

All I can say is atleast we won't be here to witness that.

[TotallyInsane]

And do you seriously believe these kids will still be liking Elvis when they are adults, as much as they allegedly do now?

He may be attracting a younger audience, but not in the numbers Graceland and EPE would need to keep it going forever.

There is no way ... no possible way ... that visitor numbers to Graceland will stay as high as they are now, not over the next 50 or 100 years.

As fans and EP associates inevitably die off, the memories of Elvis will disappear. Eventually, no one on this planet will have seen him, or have memories of him as a real person.

It is then that Graceland will close to public view. It is naive in the extreme to suggest that his music will keep him alive to the same extent as today. It doesn't work that way: the dominant music in 50 years will be something we haven't thought of yet.

Elvis will eventually become part of history, like Beethoven, Caruso etc etc.

The house will eventually close to public view, and remain on the historic homes list. Probably not in our lifetimes, but it will happen eventually.

It must be getting pretty cold somewhere down under cause Getlo and I agree on something!!!
Look how the numbers have already been dropping...what a difference in the 30th anniversary and the 31st! It will happen - I truly believe once all the fans are gone that did see him - it will be a different ballgame as Getlo stated "no memories left of him being a real person". The big plans for the Las Vegas resort are now pretty much over.
We might not see this happen but kids your age Brad are surely to see it.

[Unchained Melody]

I will always be a fan of Elvis' despite how low such numbers drop, don't change my perspective on Elvis at all. To me, in my heart, he will always be the greatest, and to me thats all that matters.

[Vegas King]

I heard that In the world there is 45% true elvis fans.And thats fantastic

[Unchained Melody]

I heard that In the world there is 45% true elvis fans.And thats fantastic

I think Elvis will stand the test of time. Until then, TCB!:D

[riley]

I could live with the idea it was going to be closed.....

Better then with all the new plans where Graceland soon will look like a little shack in the midsts of a theme park like let's say Disney

[LianaKaralivanou]

I hope if Graceland closes oneday, that I won't be alive to see it. At least, please let me visit it first and then close it! (I'm kidding).

[Getlo]

I could live with the idea it was going to be closed.....

Better then with all the new plans where Graceland soon will look like a little shack in the midsts of a theme park like let's say Disney

Exactly.

That has been Sillerman and EPE's plan all along since the sale of most of EPE, despite Sillerman denying it.

Deluded souls like former poster EP75/keke23/whatever other name he used were just fooling themselves. The writing was on the wall ages ago.

Get to Graceland while you can; before the magic is gone entirely.

It's certainly well on its way to a Disneyesque sideshow now.

[SeeSeeRider777]

I wont ever stop being an Elvis fan but there is no way that they can stretch the memoribilia for the next 30-40 years. I see Graceland closing to public view. So that means I got to get my *** down there. :D

[4THEHEART]

I'd rather see Graceland to remain just the home of Elvis than to be a museum..btw, there's no danger as the magic to dissappear, cause the magic is in Elvis and his music not at Graceland..he became an immortal and this is nothing to do with the buildings he used to lived in ..just like I may enjoy to visit the places Beethoven or Haydn(my #1) lived and see their personal things but even if I never do that,nothing would change in the way I feel for their music and no way to erase their marks from earth..same for Elvis, he had his place forever..I hope they will leave the house and the city of Memphis alone ,before they destroy the history which is a crime..

[Elvislives72]

Some of you are jumping to conclusions about this. First of all it's not going to close anytime soon or in the forseeable future. For one thing majority of visitors today who keeps it going strong weren't even born when he passed away. They began to learn and discover and love him then as kids and now are still fans and followers as adults. So who's to say that won't continue with this generation? Elvis always overcomes the doubters and hooks new generations of fans. He's like a vacum. He sucks them in.

For a man who's been dead for 31 years and counting he sure does have a heck of an impact on modern day society. Artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Chuck Berry are still walking this earth but you would never know it as they aren't even relavant anymore. Elvis who's from their era still is relavant. You can't watch a tv program these days without hearing an Elvis reference or a ballgame without seeing someone dressed like him or hear his music during timeouts. The man's as relevant today as he was in 1977, if not more.

Attendance is slightly down basically because of the fear of the neighborhood, lack of interests besides Graceland and places to stay, and the fear of flying since 911. As for the "Disney factor" I disagree. They're not building any theme parks. Sillerman, Soden, Priscilla, and Memphis council members have all reiterated that theory to shoot it down as simply false reports. They don't even have enough land for something of that magnitude to begin with. All they're going to do is build new museums and visitors center to replace the one that they have now and clean up the boulevard strip and build new restuarants, hotels, motels, and make it safe for the visitors and attract new ones. That's what they should have done 26 years ago when it first opened to the public. They waited 2 and a half decades too late.

To say that Graceland won't be popular or still opened 50 to 100 years from now is insane. There are many historical homes like that of George Washington, Martin Luther King Jr, and Mark Twain's who they just built a multi-million dollar museum and conference center for adjacent to his home to preserve the historical importance of his home and to attract new visitors. The same company that built it are the ones that's about to do the redevelopment masterplan at Graceland.

Having said that if the Graceland area stayed in the poor condition that it's in today and EPE didn't update the techonology levels with new facilities and the city didn't clean up the area then it would be practically impossible for it to remain opened, nevemind 50 years from now. Crime and neighborhood decay would close it down. That's why their revitalizing plan is so important to the future of Graceland.

[Unchained Melody]

For a man who's been dead for 31 years and counting he sure does have a heck of an impact on modern day society. Artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Chuck Berry are still walking this earth but you would never know it as they aren't even relavant anymore

This makes me think, maybe it did Elvis' career and legacy a great thing when he died in 1977 at such a young age. Some people don't think Elvis would be as big today had he lived and not died in 1977 and would be like the artist you mentioned today. But I don't think so, but your right, Elvis for someone who's been gone for so long is doing alright I would think as far as popularity goes.

[Elvislives72]

This makes me think, maybe it did Elvis' career and legacy a great thing when he died in 1977 at such a young age. Some people don't think Elvis would be as big today had he lived and not died in 1977 and would be like the artist you mentioned today. But I don't think so, but your right, Elvis for someone who's been gone for so long is doing alright I would think as far as popularity goes.

I agree. Plus you don't see the top artists in the world lining up to duet with other dead legends like Dean Martin or Fredastaire and if they do duets with the dead it never garners near as much attention as something done with Elvis does, hence the new Christmas Duets album.:D

[Unchained Melody]

I agree. Plus you don't see the top artists in the world lining up to duet with other dead legends like Dean Martin or Fredastaire and if they do duets with the dead it never garners near as much attention as something done with Elvis does, hence the new Christmas Duets album.:D

And let me tell you the new Christmas Duets to my surprise is an excellent CD!! Rumor is they are planning a pop duet cd for next year. I'm actually hope this is true!(y)(y)

[Elvislives72]

And let me tell you the new Christmas Duets to my surprise is an excellent CD!! Rumor is they are planning a pop duet cd for next year. I'm actually hope this is true!(y)(y)

That's what I'm hearing as well.:D

[Unchained Melody]

That's what I'm hearing as well.:D

Let's hope its true then, I hope they get alot more big name singers for this project. :notworthy

[Elvislives72]

Let's hope its true then, I hope they get alot more big name singers for this project. :notworthy

I'm still waiting for an Elvis vs Beatles duet of Hey Jude or Something, the song.

[Unchained Melody]

I'm still waiting for an Elvis vs Beatles duet of Hey Jude or Something, the song.

Now that would be very interesting indeed.

[Getlo]

Artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Chuck Berry are still walking this earth but you would never know it as they aren't even relavant anymore.

Says who?!

[utmom2008]

I think it will close. I should get my flame suit on for this but: How much longer can they be reissuing CD's and mixing it up? Its just the same stuff over and over again. I mean are the next generation of people going to be heavily intrested in Elvis? I dont think so. I am in the minority already with young people liking Elvis. Anyone understand what I am trying to say?

Yes, I TOTALLY get what you are saying. As sad as it makes me...I think you are right on track.:blush::blink:


Exactly.

That has been Sillerman and EPE's plan all along since the sale of most of EPE, despite Sillerman denying it.

Deluded souls like former poster EP75/keke23/whatever other name he used were just fooling themselves. The writing was on the wall ages ago.

Get to Graceland while you can; before the magic is gone entirely.

It's certainly well on its way to a Disneyesque sideshow now.

I agree with Getlo. The time will come when Elvis will be a historical figure...I think he will always be known for his contribution to the world of music, but I don't think 50 years from now people will still be going in droves to Memphis to get to Graceland. It will eventually be left up to Riley and Ben and these twins(IF they are EVER born!!) as to when to close Graceland.
My hubs is a teacher/coach in High School...we are around kids ALOT. Loving Elvis and getting to Graceland is not on any of their agenda's.:blush::blush::blink::blush:

[gelto]

Says who?!

Says anyone who has a minimum of knowledge about music. Exept you...

[shelley m.]

Says anyone who has a minimum of knowledge about music. Exept you...

Ha. Bulls eye!

[utmom2008]

Says anyone who has a minimum of knowledge about music. Exept you...


Ha. Bulls eye!

How charming.;);)

[Diane]

Oh oh....again? I think Getlo is right, eventually Elvis will be remembered historically in the music world but Graceland will fail to bring in enough revenue to stay open.

Diane

[Elvislives72]

Oh oh....again? I think Getlo is right, eventually Elvis will be remembered historically in the music world but Graceland will fail to bring in enough revenue to stay open.

Diane
Graceland will forever remain open based on historical importance alone. It will never close unless it's destroyed by a natural disaster. It's not just a piece of American culture but a piece of world history.

His grandkids may inherit the money one day but they won't have the authority to close it as it's now registered as a National Landmark and under US laws of being preserved as a tourist destination.

[TotallyInsane]

Graceland will forever remain open based on historical importance alone. It will never close unless it's destroyed by a natural disaster. It's not just a piece of American culture but a piece of world history.

His grandkids may inherit the money one day but they won't have the authority to close it as it's now registered as a National Landmark and under US laws of being preserved as a tourist destination.



8. Will I have to open my property to the public if it becomes a Landmark? Top


No. There is no such requirement as a result of National Historic Landmark designation. The overwhelming majority of Landmarks are privately-owned properties. Some grant sources, however, may require that recipients of funding make their property available to the public under very restricted circumstances.


11. Is my property likely to be affected by Federal laws and regulations? Top


Federal, State, and local government-owned properties as well as private schools, institutions, and non-profit organizations are often recipients of Federal funding, and, therefore, would be affected by Federal laws. Surface mining, especially surface coal mining, is subject to Federal laws. There is also Federal legislation that affords some degree of protection to archeological sites and the artifacts contained in them. Private property owners of commercial or residential buildings are less likely to be directly affected. However, federally funded construction of highways, utility lines, or buildings may affect adjacent, privately-owned historic properties.

[utmom2008]

8. Will I have to open my property to the public if it becomes a Landmark? Top


No. There is no such requirement as a result of National Historic Landmark designation. The overwhelming majority of Landmarks are privately-owned properties. Some grant sources, however, may require that recipients of funding make their property available to the public under very restricted circumstances.


Thanks....I thought that had no bearing on it remaining open.:blush::blink:

[Elvislives72]

8. Will I have to open my property to the public if it becomes a Landmark? Top


No. There is no such requirement as a result of National Historic Landmark designation. The overwhelming majority of Landmarks are privately-owned properties. Some grant sources, however, may require that recipients of funding make their property available to the public under very restricted circumstances.


11. Is my property likely to be affected by Federal laws and regulations? Top


Federal, State, and local government-owned properties as well as private schools, institutions, and non-profit organizations are often recipients of Federal funding, and, therefore, would be affected by Federal laws. Surface mining, especially surface coal mining, is subject to Federal laws. There is also Federal legislation that affords some degree of protection to archeological sites and the artifacts contained in them. Private property owners of commercial or residential buildings are less likely to be directly affected. However, federally funded construction of highways, utility lines, or buildings may affect adjacent, privately-owned historic properties.

Well there are exceptions to that but my point was that it's not in trouble and there are no signs of it closing plus Lisa Marie owns the home and has said before that she would never close it down. I don't have a link where she says that but it's been publicized before so take my word for it.

[TotallyInsane]

She has said she would never sell the house but she's not gone so far as to say it would never close. Take my word for it - I know my Lisa Marie!

[presley31]

As much as l would love graceland to be open forever. l just can't see that happening.

[Elvislives72]

I'll go out on a thin limb to say that it will NEVER close in our lifetime without a major catastrophy happening to cause it to. Come on people, it's lasted 26 years now and still going as strong today as it did 15-20 years ago. Name another famous home in America that draws in 600,000 visitors every year and 100,000 and more on an anniversary. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see his longevity and everlasting appeal.

[TotallyInsane]

This thread reminds me a song.

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[Elvislives72]

This thread reminds me a song.

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Now you're talking!(y) I love that song! One of my favorites and one of his true rockers. But back to topic. The length of this thread alone should show just how popular Graceland the home itself really is.

[Unchained Melody]

As much as l would love graceland to be open forever. l just can't see that happening.

I think when we say forever, thats a very long time who know's what will happen in that amount of time..no sense in arguing about it seeing as how we all won't be here then anyways...

And as for todays youth not liking Elvis, there are many who are discovering elvis just as I did and I'm only 18 became a fan at the age of 11. Of course hes not going to be as popular to kids as today'ssingers like Britney Spears etc are, but he's an icon, the man will never die.