9. Kitchen
Since the final remodeling in the mid-1970s, Graceland’s kitchen has remained unchanged. Dark oak cabinets with a crimson and gold carpet give it a warm, welcoming air. The home was not open to the public until Elvis’ aunt Delta, the last inhabitant, died. Elvis’ kitchen contains video monitors and a secret phone line for interacting with Graceland security staff for security reasons.
Elvis took great satisfaction in having the most up-to-date appliances in his kitchen. He was one of the first people in the neighborhood to buy a microwave, which cost him $1,000. The kitchen features a four-burner stove with a hidden drawer that reveals four more burners. The Tappan Company’s top-of-the-line 1970s-style oven sits next to the stove. The kitchen at Graceland had a trash compactor, an avocado green dishwasher, and a bright yellow refrigerator. The cast-iron skillet that chefs used to create the King’s favorite bacon can still be found on the Graceland burner.
