Graceland History

The Graceland estate was named after Grace Toof, a wealthy lady whose family owned the property for almost one hundred years. Grace's niece, Ruth, inherited the land in 1940 and promptly built herself a grand colonial mansion, replete with Greek columns and antique heirlooms. Gone with the Wind had come out the year before.

In 1957, Elvis was in Hollywood shooting a movie while his parents, Vernon and Gladys, and his uncle Vester were scouting out potential properties for the star. They called him immediately after viewing Graceland. On the 17th of March, Elvis bought the place for one hundred thousand dollars. He was twenty-two years old.

Came accross this information on the internet hope it is useful (y)

Matt

cool :clap: very interesting
thanks!! (y)

Thanks for the info J.J.

Dont forget that Gladys used to keep chickens at Graceland also!

Sure, interesting info J.J. :cool:

I think that's so awesome how Elvis bought Graceland for $100,000!!! If I could buy a mansion for that much, well by ****, I wouldn't still be living with my parents!!

Yeah Elvis!! Shweeeet deal, bro!! :clap:

THANKS A MILLION FOR THE INFORMATION MATT!!!

It's always nice to learn another Elvis fact!!!

TCB!
Mike