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On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Graceland Opens to the Public

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On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Graceland Opens to the Public.

On this day June 7, 1982, Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee officially opened its doors to the public. The estate spans 13.8 acres and quickly became one of the most visited private homes in America.

Fans were invited to tour rooms such as the Jungle Room and the trophy room, while the upstairs area, including the bathroom where Elvis died in 1977, was declared permanently off limits out of respect.

Graceland offered a way for fans to feel closer to the King of Rock...
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