Graceland, Then & Now: 1950’s | SECRET GRACELAND #42

Looking at some of the oldest photos of Elvis, his family and friends at his beloved Graceland from the 1950s, looking at each photo, then that spot today.
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[@ashleysadventures]

What was your favorite part? Let me know in the comments!

[@BrendaBooher-hw4mf]

Great pictures of Elvis in the fifties at Graceland. He was so happy when his Momma was with him. In the photo's it shows what a simple person Gladys was drying the laundry outside cause you know that Elvis had a laundry room to with the best appliances that money could buy. He even bought two mixers so Gladys wouldn't have to walk as far in the kitchen. I truly believe had Gladys lived longer that Elvis would have lived longer, George Klein said that anything she said Elvis was on it. Thank you so much for these great photos.😢

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you for watching

[@JoAnneKing-mk7dz]

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[@AprilShowers1955]

The carport area with all of Elvis’s cars is my favorite! The clothesline in the back yard is neat too!😊❤

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@alittlelessconversation]

You sure know how to present your research. The Then and Now is incredible. I love seeing a young Elvis and the simple things he did to make it fun. 💯

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it ⚡️

[@donnap.c.886]

Agree, you have done an incredible job with then and now in this video Ashley!

[@user-fp9di2pw5y]

You're never meet a horrible elvis fan. The king of Kings.. Great channel 👏 👍

[@ashleysadventures]

Try creating content, they'll come out of the woodwork. Thanks for tuning in!

[@user-fp9di2pw5y]

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[@keithhuotari2571]

The exterior color shot of Graceland from 1959 looks like it could be from today! Lots of great stuff, Ashley. Thanks!!

[@ashleysadventures]

It looks so much like today! Thanks for tuning in ⚡️

[@LuanneHarris-rk9ei]

❤ Thank you Ashley for the photos your sharing ,That was cool you had your hand where Elvis had his hand on the piller . Beautiful Gladys sitting out side of the house could be the afternoon resting time sad once a active house hold now quiet and empty now 😞💝 . From Sydney 🇭🇲 Elvis carried a Aura powers around him he touched every ones life's and I still grieveing For Elvis ❤

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@johnkaufman5474]

The depth and accuracy of your research is only equaled by your genuine enthusiasm. My favorite parts are the rare views of Graceland in the years before Elvis purchased the mansion.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you!

[@brendalawrence6732]

Wow, so interesting in seeing all the changes that Graceland and land has went through. Just like any home, things get remodeled, updated, etc...Love the photos showing it all. Yes, I can't even imagine trying to grieve a loved one who just passed with reporters up in your face, taking your picture. That was such a sad time for Elvis and Vernon and don't understand why it had to be captured. It's a double edge sword, on one hand we love having this documented, but on the other hand your heart breaks for them as you can see the pain in their faces and the privacy they so needed to have but didn't. Graceland....how can one pic a favorite in this video?! It is all amazing and I thank you for all your hard work in bringing these videos to us Ashley, you are the bomb my friend!

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for tuning into this one! I totally agree with what you said about the double edged sword. Thanks so much! The 1970's video will be out shortly ⚡

[@donnap.c.886]

Yes, I was thinking and getting the same vibes from these photos, who and why was someone taking photos of such a heart breaking time in their lives! I just cannot imagine someone being there taking pictures.

[@brendalawrence6732]

@@donnap.c.886 I believe it was Col. Tom Parker that had the press there.

[@USAMAGATrump]

Great job, Ashley.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@jansorensen]

This is hot photos from the 50`snd most exiting and happyest time in Elvis life until Glady`s pastaway in august 58. Not often we see so clear photos from Elvis beloved Graceland from the 50\s. This video shows so much I love from the 50`s. its hard to pick one favorite. love the ones that shows how it really was inside and outside at Graceland at 50`s and see fans outside the gates when Elvis stand in the gates and when drive out on his motorcykle and when he embrace Caty just inside front door. Cool to see that the dining room in the 50`s almost was still intact from 1939 when it was built. Thank you Asheley for the tour back at the happy50`s for Elvis.💪⚡

[@ashleysadventures]

It’s fun to see the happy times and some clear photos from days when things were still simple! Thank you for watching!

[@ElvisAaronpresleybyRustyMartin]

​@@ashleysadventures ashley please see my comment above. I believe someone is using your account as theirs

[@blizzardbaby]

I love the old photos! Makes me want to time travel back to that time, it looks beautiful...

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

I don't know how you managed to tell where exactly those lady fans were outside of the wall of Graceland. That's some impressive detective work 💻🔍👀🙌 Elvis almost dipping his loafer in the pool 😂 I loved all of these photos of course! I love when you do this Then & Now videos! It's like stepping back in time & going on a kind of adventure! Highly enjoyed this one Ashley! Thank you ever so much for doing all that you do! You're the best! TCB ⚡ & TLC ❤ & peace ✌& blessings 🙏 to you & yours & to one & all here as well 💕

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for tuning in! Lol you don’t want to get a leather loafer in water Yay thanks Sammy ⚡️

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@@ashleysadventures You're so welcome Ashley & thank you so much back 😎🌟📷🌟🎶🎸🎶 Have a great weekend 🙌💙🙌

[@user-sq1gk9tc4u]

Я обожаю эти музыкальные ворота.Все стены забора расписаны ,так трогательно. Как вам Эшли повезло сфоткаться копируя Пресли!👍🤘

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks so much for watching! ⚡️

[@cathysummers7558]

Thank you Ashley for sharing the link here ! I just join and I love the 50 looks and the current! I think what touch me the most was seeing Elvis and His dad so sad after they lost Glades, Was so heart touching and They truly was broken down! I know the feeling I lost both of my parents! Still seeing the old cars was so exciting to see! Great video and Have a wonderful day! 😊❤️

[@ashleysadventures]

You're so sweet! Thank you for being here and tuning in. Glad you enjoyed it ❤

[@cathysummers7558]

@@ashleysadventures Smiles, You're most welcome Ashley and your so careing! ❤️

[@BettyBloomfield4824]

Can't pick a fav one! All are great, I love early pics of Elvis, his youth, excitement, and wonder of it all makes us feel like we are right there, thanks for a great video!😊

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks a lot Betty! ⚡️

[@clivefream402]

wow!! 42 episodes, amazing. I just love how you keep coming up with with great photographs and content. I would never of thought that this series would last this long and be so interesting. Long may it continue.

[@ashleysadventures]

Now there's 43!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOxdYmartahg7M There's sooo much more to share; its overwhelming at times. Glad you enjoy these! Thanks, Clive

[@bonniebrown6960]

I loved all the old pictures of Gladys, Vernon, and Elvis. I wish I could have met them back then. Thank you Ashley for sharing another awesome video. ❤❤❤

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you Bonnie ⚡️

[@ricsmith2185]

Always love your videos Ashley especially when I need a Graceland fix.... and yes you got me when you were going to show the shot of what Elvis's bedroom looks like now lol!

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks a lot!

[@noonerstrickland1743]

Great research and another awesome video! Thank you so much for bringing joy to the Elvis fans. You are truly a blessing. Thanks you and God bless!

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks a lot Nooner! ⚡️

[@NorthStarTen]

Love the video helped a lot

[@ashleysadventures]

Glad to hear!

[@jimbolene]

The best now and then post I’ve seen. Thanks Ashley.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you Jim!

[@davidrixson2654]

Great video Ashley, Love the before and now photo's 😊

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@donnap.c.886]

There was one picture that I couldn’t believe that it was taken that long ago, the color was fantastic!

[@ashleysadventures]

I know the one you mean! Its amazing and looks so modern but it really was 1959!

[@delorespetree3243]

Love the photos great job ashley

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you Delores!

[@gazncoll]

Nice stuff! And Lo-ove the look on the face of the tiny pooch as it looks up at EP @9:35

[@ashleysadventures]

Aww! Thanks for watching

[@donnap.c.886]

lol I caught that pic of the poodle looking up at Elvis too! It was funny the way it had its head turned up to look directly at Elvis! I guess even a dog can’t help staring at Elvis’s face 😅!

[@jasonsummers8097]

So great to see you Ashley, I hope all is well. Thank you for another amazing video of our beloved home Graceland. Nobody does Elvis history as good as you do.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you so much Jason ⚡️

[@gailsugg5136]

Great post. I love the before and after photos and your explanations. Much appreciated ❤

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you Gail ⚡️

[@martinthompson54]

Hi ashley , great video , what great photos, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless and hope you and your family are keeping well

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you! You too, Marty & fam ⚡️

[@jamesjuke7505]

Thank you so very much Ashley...

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks James!

[@bobbygregory1007]

That was very interesting, I like the old pictures of GRACELAND, it really has changed, thank you for sharing, KING ELVIS.

[@ashleysadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gpt465]

Love looking at pictures of Elvis and family from the past! Graceland is even more beautiful now❤❤❤❤

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-zn7vy4hp3z]

Beautiful Graceland!Back then Gladys and Vernon had to feel like it was not real!Now it is even more beautiful now. How proud they had to be of their son! If Gladys hadn't got sick think she would have liked it more😢 Wasn't long before Elvis had to leave for army. Think she was so lonely and worried she probably didn't enjoy it any more😢 He was such a good son to them!It holds such sweet and sad memories❤

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@donnap.c.886]

Have to agree with this comment.

[@davidpickren9736]

This is one the videos I've seen Ash. I love going back in time like you've done here. Awesome job.

[@ashleysadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@recipe1953]

Thank you Ashley! Love the photos of today that go with the older photos.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks so much for tuning in! ⚡️

[@susanharvey9561]

Fantastic Ashley as always great information thank you so much ❤️

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you Susan

[@robkenny100]

Very interesting as always!! Thank you for sharing Ashley!!

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching Rob!

[@bruceliggett8036]

You're so amazing Ashley! Some really beautiful photos and history, great video!

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you so much!

[@elvisfan61]

Great video, Ashley. Fun to see those old photos from back then and then see a more updated version.

[@ashleysadventures]

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you ❤️

[@robinburke3323]

Incredible video, very enjoyable. 🙌❤️

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you very much! ❤️

[@timphillips4147]

Very interesting photos, many new to me but always interesting videos Ashley!

[@ashleysadventures]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks Tim

[@timphillips4147]

@@ashleysadventures My pleasure Ashley!

[@janetfenton3187]

So interesting as usual Ashley…thank you so much x

[@ashleysadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@atabor1000]

Stellar presentation as always! Been watching your videos a long time, knowing the next one will be just as interesting as the last one.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks a lot!! ⚡️

[@user-xl3qg1wz5z]

Hey Ashley enjoyed the the pictures of Elvis and Graceland of the 50.s girl you know your stuff good job 👍 I'll gradually get around watching the others when I can

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching

[@tonyk6153]

Brilliant thank you

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks Tony!

[@Lulu-gt5dg]

These are fantastic photos Ashley, Graceland was certainly a lived in home back in the day and has undergone so many changes. Thank you for sharing these. Honestly couldn't pick a favourite part of the house but I do love the photo with the washing hanging on the line in the background.

[@ashleysadventures]

Isn't that fun? Thanks a lot Lulu! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MJ-0711]

I just started watching you and love this show. Before I join, need to watch and see how I feel. Been an Elvis fan since I was 9 years old. I'm Lisa Marie's age..will be watching

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you for tuning in, MJ!

[@MJ-0711]

@@ashleysadventures You are so welcome!

[@BettyBloomfield4824]

Those beauties were Parker's idea, i read. He did not want Elvis to get serious with one girl, which he had in the summer of 56 with June Juanico. I read she said she was not invited for Christmas. This must have been hard for her and Elvis but his career always came first, thanks, great video, loving the vintage pics😊

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for tuning in! I did a bunch of research about that event, here is the video I made about it : Elvis & the Beauty Queens! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ7Mp4hsfaeeqtk

[@haleyreno-wright1052]

Photos of him from the 50s are my favorite ❤️

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@LarryPennington-ux3tc]

I enjoyed all of it. Thanks for the work you do.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you Larry!

[@donnap.c.886]

Wow Ashley it seems like this video was so full of different things that it is impossible for me to say what was my favorite part. But what stands out to me is looking back at the past, seeing Gladys on the front porch seems so out of place for today. I’m sure no one would sit out there in front if it were still being occupied by famous people! Also, about the bed sheets that you pointed out, can you even imagine that happening in today’s society there! It seems like there were so many more people who visited the home. One thing that I did learn however is that picture of Elvis and Vernon sitting together in grief, have seen it many times, but never from as far back as you showed it, I never knew it was taken right there on the front stairs! It makes it an even sadder photo for me knowing that they were sitting right on the front porch steps. Now it really makes me wonder who and why those photos were taken?? Just plain sad!

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for tuning in, Donna! Really puts that day in their life into perspective, doesn't it. Here is the next one in the series on the 1960s ⚡ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOxdYmartahg7M

[@memphisleftovers]

What a neat video full of cool pics. I liked it so much I watched it twice. Keep up the good work.

[@ashleysadventures]

Haha awesome! Thanks a lot ⚡️

[@user-we5bt3je3x]

You have the best videos! So rich with information. Thank you for doing them.

[@ashleysadventures]

Glad you like them! Thank you

[@andi73c]

Very, very interesting! I've never seen over 10 pictures before! Thank you! :)

[@ashleysadventures]

Glad you liked it! Thank you ⚡️

[@andi73c]

@@ashleysadventures You welcome! :)

[@philfitzmaurice3170]

Finally got to watch this, great job! Trying to catch up! Loved the whole video! Still need your autograph!😊! Be safe!

[@ashleysadventures]

Haha thank you Phil

[@ronaldcarr3481]

Ashley I really appreciate your hard work bringing us all of these photos and information that's just so fascinating I went through Graceland two times first time in 1985 I ran out of film halfway through and I came back the next year and finished the photos

[@ashleysadventures]

That’s awesome! Thank you Ronald

[@austin10009]

Absolutely love these videos!!

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you! Here is the next one on the 1960's: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOxdYmartahg7M 1970's coming soon!

[@Geetanjalisaha199]

Ughh you have such a beautiful way of speaking.. love your voice❤

[@ashleysadventures]

Wow, thank you !

[@recipe1953]

Thank you for reposting the link, love this video❤

[@ashleysadventures]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gerdischaefer5361]

Just found your channel….Love it. Makes me want to visit.

[@ashleysadventures]

Welcome to the channel! ⚡️thank you

[@martin77722]

hello friend hope all well another great video from us both your friends paul.alissa xx

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks guys!

[@DobermanEvil]

Good video

[@ashleysadventures]

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you

[@manlystranger4973]

You were right, even though I am subscribed, I missed this video and cannot recall YT suggesting it. Thank you for recommending it, awesome research and photos! In the second magazine picture you show, there is a boy in a motorcycle jacket standing near Elvis on the motorcycle. I just can't believe it is coincidence the boy has on that attire and feel he must somehow be connected to Elvis. Do you have any idea who he is? Later in the video, you mention the basement was finished for entertaining by the previous owners, which corresponds with several pieces I have read in the past. However, in Gene Smith's book "Elvis's Man Friday" in a chapter titled Graceland, Gene states "right away he had a floor put in the basement and had that below deck area built to house a pool table, a jukebox, a movie screen, and a 16mm projector where he could show rented movies when he didn't want to rent a theater in Memphis for the evening." I always assumed this meant the basement when Elvis bought the house had a packed dirt floor which Elvis had finished in concrete, but I guess it could have meant the floor was concrete and Elvis had a sub-floor placed over it. Gene also seems to be indicating the basement was open and Elvis had it split into discrete rooms. What do you think?

[@ashleysadventures]

Glad you found it! Thanks for tuning in. No, I have no idea who that kid is A while back I created a video 'Graceland Before Elvis' (kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqTUi2aHq7Wija8) with info from the book, 'From de Soto to Elvis: A Brief History of Graceland Farm' by Chris Miksanek. I think that is where I learned about the basement being used for those purposes by the Moores. I don't think Elvis added the walls, so he must've added the flooring. I'm not sure, though!

[@helenludlow2331]

wow loved this Ashley - so many great photos - often wondered if Gladys had lived how Elvis's career and Graceland would have panned out. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful pics and information 💛💙

[@kathrynenderby5997]

I’m an elvis fan and I’m staying that way too I always live elvis my dream is to visit Graceland and also leave some gifts for elvis Lisa and his family too

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching! ⚡️

[@dotfoster5626]

Ashley,your videos are TOPS! Sorry I just don’t have much time to watch all of them.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you Dot! Here's the next one, Then & Now 1960's: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOxdYmartahg7M

[@kevinhamling1963]

I love your videos. I've followed Elvis for almost 55 years now. Q. When Elvis passed the carpet inside the front door and stairs was red. Do you think it will ever be turned back to how Elvis had it. I believe his estate still has that carpet. ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks, Kevin! No I doubt that. The front rooms look how Gladys had them, how they looked for 17/20 years that Elvis lived there ⚡️

[@kevinhamling1963]

@ashleysadventures Thanks for getting back to me. I find few Elvis related channels ever get back to me. So thankyou it means alot. ✌️ Peace

[@ashleysadventures]

Absolutely! I don't always see them all but if viewers take the time to watch my video and leave a comment, I want to reply. Thank you

[@AprilShowers1955]

Never noticed before, but fans wrote all over the front wall of Graceland. It would be so interesting to go up and down the wall to see some of the messages and who (if anyone famous) signed their name!😊❤

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you for tuning in! ⚡️

[@DobermanEvil]

Great house

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevep4574]

His mother always looked so sad in her pictures.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@tisheftychiou2168]

Hi...is there anyway you can do a video on the trees at graceland...are there any original trees still standing from when elvis bought graceland ? Tish

[@ashleysadventures]

Sorry, I don’t know about that. Thanks for watching!

[@micelle4143]

I wish there were colour photos of that blue couch. I cant picture it

[@ashleysadventures]

I think the Elvis movie had it! ELVIS Movie Set! | Secret Graceland #23 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ2ve6qJqL2lo5I

[@yourface8698]

I'm just glad that Priscilla is not in charge of Graceland anymore

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching

[@sandramaggard2962]

AMEN

[@keitheley5448]

👏👏👏👏👏⚡😎👍

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for tuning in! ⚡️ Here’s the next in the series: Graceland, Then & Now: 1960’s | SECRET GRACELAND #43 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOxdYmartahg7M

[@BroncoBabe1277]

I have a question, however I could not put it on the actual video that I watched because the comments were turned off. This is about the Palm springs honeymoon hideaway that was posted 3 years ago. You talked about them sitting on the long couch and you trying to sit in the same spot that Priscilla sat in which is awesome I wish that place was still available. However, I'm pretty sure and I could be wrong that this was after they were already married. It looks like in the picture that they have their wedding rings on. So are we 100% positive that this was taken before the wedding and not after the wedding? And if so how do we know?

[@ashleysadventures]

Hey lady, thanks for tuning in. Luckily all that is still there, just not a museum anymore :/ They did a great job at remodeling while keeping the vibe the same. I know what you mean - in that footage they're showing off their rings like they just got them. I can't remember how we know that's the day before, maybe Priscilla's book? All photos and footage from that day is labeled April 30th.

[@BroncoBabe1277]

@@ashleysadventures Thank you for the quick response. I just thought for some reason that this was after they got married and everybody was with them at the honeymoon hideaway house. But you would know more than me about the dates and time stamps of pictures. I love your videos. Please keep them up.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thank you for your sweet comment! I wish I could remember exactly, but they were supposed to get married there at the house so everyone arrived. Then they jetted to Vegas but I mustve read this in Priscilla’s book. Thank you for your kind support! 🩷

[@BroncoBabe1277]

@@ashleysadventures Yes apparently a reporter leaked the fact that they were going to get married in that house so they had to jet off to Vegas to do it. But I was just wondering if this was afterwards because they were wearing their rings and back at the house with all kinds of family and friends.

[@choosejoy8027]

Check out this surprisingly good interview... title "Elvis Presley -Dee Stanley Presley 3 Up Close Phone Calls With Vernon's 2nd Wife" by yter "Collecting king Elvis Interviews and Memoblia" Uploaded 4 months ago. Kind of refreshing with great info without the normal hate. Thought of you listening to it.

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@jansorensen]

Takk!

[@ashleysadventures]

Takk so much for this support, Jan! ⚡️ so appreciated!

[@Aztec73]

🇺🇲🙂

[@ashleysadventures]

Thanks for watching

[@Aztec73]

@@ashleysadventures you're welcome it was my pleasure.

[@deedtease]

Where did the guests sleep?

[@ashleysadventures]

In the early days, upstairs next to Elvis’s bedroom

[@donnap.c.886]

I thought this might be an okay place to ask, why wasn’t there more than the one bathroom on the main floor?