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Elvis Presley’s Los Angeles Mansion Set for Demolition

By: Jojo McIntyre
07 January 2019

Home of the King of Rock & Roll for years, Elvis Presley’s former mansion is set to be torn down. Located in Los Angeles, the mansion faces demolition to make way for a multi-level parking structure and other planned buildings. And, one group is trying to save it all.

The Iconic Mansion and Its Story

Designed by famous architect John Elgin Woolf and built by Howard Hughes in 1955, Elvis’ former mansion was styled as a French Regency home. It is truly the epitome of old Hollywood glamour and glitz.

The house spans 9,000 square feet and boasts a lot of luxurious properties. It has a massive footprint and also features six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, parquet floors, mirrored walls, and elaborate chandeliers and wall sconces.

The mansion was home to Elvis Presley for years before famous actress Zsa Zsa Gabor acquired and purchased it in 1974. In addition, this grandiose estate has hosted quite a number of elite celebrities for over 40 years.

Moreover, not only did famous celebrities have enjoyed themselves in the mansion, but also many U.S. presidents, dignitaries, and other top-tier people. These high-ranking officials and VIPs have dined in its exquisite and intricate halls. Even the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, has also been entertained in this historic place.

Furthermore, this iconic mansion has a panoramic view that stretches from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean.

Saving the Mansion from Demolition

On its Instagram page, Save Iconic Architecture asks for help and “urgent action” to stop the planned demolition. They are calling out to save the mansion. In addition, the post further explains future plans of turning the mansion into a parking garage and a new two-story house. As per their post, Save Iconic Architecture expressed that in order to save the mansion, it must be landmarked right away.

Check out their complete post here and see how you can help with their cause:

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Urgent action is needed to save John Elgin Woolf designed home of Zsa Zsa Gabor. The belongings have been auctioned by her 9th husband Fredric von Anhalt. The Regency-style estate was built in 1955 and was featured as Liberace’s house in Behind the Candelabra. It was once home to Elvis Presley before it was purchased by Gabor in 1974. It has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms with details such as mirrored walls, and ornate chandeliers and sconces.It also has a pool and boasts panoramic views from Downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean. The home boasts an “…exquisite dining room that has entertained guests such as Queen Elizabeth, US Presidents, CEO's, dignitaries and celebrities.” The home was built by Howard Hughes and rented to Elvis Presley originally. The home now looks set to be torn down, unless urgent action is initiated to landmark the structure right away. When it was sold, the sale included plans for a 24,020-square-foot Mega-Mansion, which will be erasing a little piece of Hollywood history and another iconic structure. The new home will include new construction of a two-story house as well as a new pool along with covered loggias. Additionally the plans also call for a parking garage the size of two single-family homes on the acre of property. #zsazsagabor #gabor #belaire #regencyrevival #hollywoodregency #beverlyhills #zsazsa #belair #liberace #elvispresley #oldhollywood #hollywoodglamour #johnelginwoolf

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