Graceland: Take a live virtual tour of Elvis' Memphis home
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When Elvis Presley moved his family from 1034 Audubon Drive to Graceland in 1957, the rising star wanted to protect his privacy. The Memphis mansion and its grounds would be open for his inner circle to enjoy but they’d have to be specially invited upstairs to The King’s sanctuary. Up there his main space for getting away from the world was his bedroom, with windows that didn’t open and air conditioning so cold that guests would be given jackets to stay warm.
Access at the top of the first-floor landing was obstructed by a newly installed privacy wall, featuring one-way mirrors so that Elvis could see who was on the other side.
If fans visit Graceland today, you can just about see these from the bottom of the staircase by the entrance to the mansion.
But have you ever wondered what was behind the drapes at the top of the stairs?
Elvis’ cousin and last surviving original Memphis Mafia member Billy Smith was asked during a Q&A on his YouTube channel.
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