Inside Elvis Presley’s honeymoon hideaway: The King stayed at the ‘The House of Tomorrow’ with Priscilla Presley after a quickie Las Vegas wedding, and Lisa Marie was born nine months later …
In 1962, a new home in Palm Springs was featured by the magazine as the “House of Tomorrow”.
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Unlike the boxy-shaped homes of the era, its curvilinear floor plan and futuristic features – such as an indoor kitchen grill, central vacuuming system, and wall-mounted radios – made the home stand out from its competitors.
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Although she was only 14, Elvis couldn’t get Priscilla out of his mind and their budding relationship turned into a marriage proposal just before Christmas in 1966.
Elvis leased the House of Tomorrow as both their wedding location and honeymoon house. But once the press caught wind of the wedding, they sneaked out the back and flew to Las Vegas for a quickie wedding at the Aladdin Hotel on May 1, 1967.
Built in a neighbourhood of mid-century homes constructed by the Alexander Construction Company in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the 4,695 sq ft home is built on graded foundations and is cantilevered, offering excellent privacy for the main living areas.
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The design by architect William Krisel was built with four circular living areas on three levels with a curved wall of stonework. The home has four bedrooms and five baths along with a spacious interior in the round, which helps to give it the space-age vibe.
A favourite mid-century feature is the central fireplace with chimney suspended from the ceiling, sunken entertainment area, and walls of glass with mountain views.
Outside is a private garden with palms and rock accents and a partly shaded swimming pool and lush lawn for lounging and outdoor barbecues. The home has recently undergone a two-year renovation.
The Palm Springs neighbourhood of Vistas Las Palmas has been chosen by many celebrities over the years, such as the Rat Pack who partied hard at Peter Lawford’s home.
Jackie Cooper and Cyd Charisse lived there, as did George Hamilton. Jack Kennedy was a frequent visitor to his brother-in-law Lawford’s home.
- The futuristic Palm Springs home was made famous as Look magazine’s ‘House of Tomorrow’ – so when Elvis proposed to Priscilla there was only one wedding venue he had in mind
- The location was recommended by his manager Colonel Tom Parker and also hosted The Rat Pack over the years – now the famous honeymoon house is on sale for US$5.65 million