I hate change and to see buildings closed and memories fade over time is sad to me. If it wasn’t for information like on your channel this wouldn’t have been known. Keep up the great work Billy
Very interesting, so good to go back in time and see Jessie's homes and the places he worked at. Just shows you how generous and caring Elvis was to buy his Grandad a car.
If anyone is interested, you can look up the Columbia Mantel Company and there are images of the building from 1928. It also shows images of the inside. Thank you so much Billy for all your continued research and introducing us to new Elvis information! ❤️
This is very cool. That Beaver Ave house is aboout a block from my family's house when I was growing up. My best friend Greg and his family went to the same church as the Presleys. When Greg and I were in grade school around 1970-71 ( I was about 9 or 10) we were selling candy door to door as a fundraiser for school. We went to Elvis' grandma's house on Beaver Street to sell her some candy. I lived on Picadilly Ave. Greg lived on Bicknell Ave around the corner. When she answered the door I asked her if she was really Elvis' grandma and she told me she was and she bought some candy from us. I went home and bragged about meeting Elvis' grandma. A few years went by and I was telling my older brother we saw the "Cadillac" Elvis has bought them parked in the garage...all I could really see were the fins on the rear fenders and assumed it was a Cadillac, because that is what Elvis always bought as gifts (or so we thought). My brother knew cars, and he always doubted the story about Elvis' grandparents living around the corner. We showed him the garage and when he looked in the window he saw a 57 Ford...not a Cadillac. So we figured she was just a nice old lady who was humoring some dumb kids. Fast forward some 30 years, there was a story in the newspaper about a man who owned Jesse Presley's 57 Ford and was restoring it. The article talked about the Presley's living on Beaver. I believe that car is still in Louisville somewhere. Can't wait for part 2.
Very interesting I didn't know much about Elvis's granddad thank you for making the video I hope this finds you safe and happy keep making the videos I enjoy them very much love you my friend stay safe
I really enjoying hearing about a little more of the Elvis history ! And getting a little more of the Elvis puzzle about Elvis and his family... Elvis grandfather Jesse ! Thanks for tightening up Mr. Spa Guy. Be safe and well. Lord bless you and yours.
Hi Spa Guy 👍 once again cheers for all the information about ELVIS’S granddaddy Jessie, ELVIS was always about family and was always making sure everything was good with them love ❤️ him, 💋💋💋🇬🇧
Elvis was a great man not just as an entertainer but as a person Elvis was one of a kind, Billy thanks for this video lots of great information I sure didn't know elvis grandfather lived in Kentucky keep up the great work marticia
I'm Glad to see all the History of Jesse and Elvis, but also some History of Kentucky. Thanks Billy for your seeking out the Elvis Past. I'm amazed at how Elvis even in his early career he was buying cars for his relatives.
I knew that his grandfather lived and worked in Louisville because I remember Elvis introducing his Grandfather to the audience ! ! ! Great video....and those areas have become rough around the edges but good people still live there....alot like Memphis ! ! ! Thanks for visiting Louisville and showing our city's connection to Elvis ! ! Y'all comeback now ! ! !
SG Kentucky is so amazingly beautiful this Spring. Elvis knew family was important. The furniture I have had a number of beautiful pieces that even from the 70's that I got that were cheap for my first marriage that are even nicely made and today are worth alot. Thx for another INTERESTING story of the Elvis puzzle. 😁👏
Thanks for this great video. My wife and l.both born and raised in. Louisville. My family are from and some still live in area. At the time that his. Grandfather lived there it wasn't as run down. The. Wesf. End has fallen on hard times. We attend two concerts during the seventies in. Louisville and Elvis introduced his. Grandfather to the audience. Billy thank you for all your hard work and travel for.these great video. Hope you had a nice visit to. Louisville. Please don't be a stranger and come back when covid is gone and see our town at its best!
Well Elvis will be returning to us soon..He's alive so maybe you will be able to ask him.Hes with Pres Trump ..I take offense you saying about our Louisville city.and all those neighbor hoods are Not rough..maybe 22nd St..You Soo rude and wrong to talk negatively about alot of hard working in those other areas..You need to apologize..you don't know what you're saying!!!🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷👃👃👃God help you
My grandmother and I got to visit Elvis's step-grandmother in the early 1980's. She invited us in her house, the first one you showed. She showed us pictures of Elvis with Jessee and told us many great stories. She seemed to be very lonely. It was a wonderful visit.
I have been looking forward to this segment for a long time. I had no idea of the other addresses where Elvis's Grandfather had lived. So many times I have drove by these places and had no clue of the association to Elvis's Grandfather. So amazing at the detail you put into your research to bring the History and the locations of Elvis and family members to the fans. Billy another outstanding 👏 history lesson. Thank You. Looking forward to Part 2.
I'm a huge Elvis fan. I have a tiktok channel devoted to just Elvis. I went to Graceland last weekend for the first time! I'm going go make plans for a road trip to see all of this also. My aunt dated Elvis when he came down for the Louisiana Hayrides, so I grew up hearing great stories ❤ he pulled up in the yard in Rodessa Louisiana and sang to all the kids (my dad also) and my grandpa didn't know who he was lol my grandpa would not let her go on a date, she was only 16. So they ate ice cream in the car and he played and sang for her 🥰
Que maravilla la FAMILIA PRESLEY gente muy trabajadora y honestos gracias por compartir canciones hermosas y videos❤❤❤❤ELVIS PRESLEY FOREVER BENDICIONES 9 28 2023
Christina thankyou so much I really enjoyed your research regarding Elvis's grandfather and also Vested. First class work. How generous Elvis was such a good person. Such nostalgia. I can imagine all the wonderful old cars parked around the neighbourhood in the 1950's. Thanks again take care 💕
Another example of exploration into the Elvis puzzle and local history at the same time. The buildings and company histories are amazing. Also the fact they operated for 115 years and the buildings still exist !!! I am curious how they powered operation this size when built ? Hope your able to follow up on Columbia. The rocking chair grandpa picture at end is nice teaser for more installments. Looking forward.
I find it funny the note he signed to his grandfather had his full signature. I guess he was use to doing that by then. Interesting video and a lot of info I didn’t know.
Hi Billy, How incredible was that, Enjoyed learning some about Elvis' Grand Dad,, thanks for sharing! It's a shame Elvis couldn't have built a closer relationship with him, and he could have visited him at Graceland, it's a shame Lisa Marie I guess never met him? 👍😊💜Thanks Again, your friend Bonnie
Really enjoyed this. The house on Beaver St. (?) where you did the drone coverage - that area still looks pretty nice. The other addresses, however, do look pretty sketchy. Never knew much about his grandparents, etc. This was exciting to see where Jesse worked and lived. Love the whole presentation and historical aspects about your videos. Looking forward to part 2. Take care.
I wonder if Minnie May liked that Elvis gave Jesse a car and other gifts. Didn’t Jesse leave her with no money or support? Just a thought. Great video Spa Guy❤️
100 dollar gift back then would be 1000 dollar gift today. J.D. was a real piece of work from what I've read. But it appears Elvis wanted no hard feelings and tried to get along with all the family. Dodger is buried at Graceland which shows how close Elvis and Lisa Marie were to her. One thing Elvis got from his grandpa was his passion for nice clothing.
On RU-vid there are two videos of Elvis's Grandpa, Jessie D. McDowell Presley: The first an interview on CBS TV, 1958, the second is Jessie singing the the song, "Who's That Kickin' My Dog Around?" also from 1958.
I grew up on Taylor Blvd 1969-1987. I grew up hearing stories of Elvis sightings in our neighborhood. He died when I was about 5 so I never really had the chance to run into him. I had plenty of neighbors who met Elvis, saw Elvis or whatever. My Husband helped serve Elvis at Executive West/Inn.
Very interesting you did a research on Jesse Presley. I didn't know much about Jesse Presley other then hi was a carpenter and the Ford Crown and tv gift Elvis gave him back in 1956. Thanks for sharing with us in Elvis world Billy !
Dude, I have lived in Louisville area all my life , only way I would be driving around some of those streets you were on is if I was lost. Pretty sure you’re not from here and I heard you say a few times, this looks like a ruff neighborhood. You are so right, glad you made it out alive, if it would have been at night you probably would have not been so lucky. Thanks for the info, I didn’t know all this about Elvis , pretty cool . Found your video looking up his last concert in Louisville 1977. I was lucky and my mom and dad took me to that show . Really sticks in my mind, it was awesome. I was 12.
Hello Spa Guy. Great video as always. Ann Margret received an award in Las Vegas for something or another. In her acceptance speech she fondly accounted memories of her & Elvis dancing in the UNLV gymnasium. I uploaded your video of you debunking this. lol Ann is not a liar, etc etc..lol I'm sure she has just forgotten it was filmed in Culver City. She has had a long career so misplaced memories would surely occur.
Lots of interesting things about Louisville. I lived outside of Louisville and never knew about Elvis's history in Louisville. Yeah Louisville is kind of a rough city
I wish I knew you were here. I live right across from the nightclub(Colonial Gardens) where Elvis Supposedly performed one night. They have a statue of young Elvis there as well. I’ll take a picture and send it to you if you don’t have one
I've been waiting for this one. I'm born and raised in Louisville and have known about Jesse living here and working at Pepsi but couldn't find anything else really. My father in law still works at that Pepsi plant today although hes a merchandiser so most of his time is spent at stores around the area getting their orders. He has worked there over 30 years but he said he doesn't think he ever met Jesse, which would make sense if Jesse worked as a night guard. Anyway thank you Billy for this and cant wait for part 2. It never ceases to amaze me how you find out some great information. By the way, you were exactly right about most of those houses being bad parts of town. That's what we in Louisville call the west end and it's where 90% of the shootings and Murders in the city happen. While most of the people down there are good hard working people who just want to live in peace, there are gang problems with alot of the young boys and that brings all of the problems that come along with gangs.
@@cruiser6260 my father n law has been working there for over 30 years but yeah with Jesse dieing in 1973 I'm sure he was gone before. I think my father n law started there in the early to mid 80s but either way Jesse was gone much earlier.
Elvis was always a generous person- I like to think I inherited that from him! I owned a Ford Crown Vic in the nineties, I didn't know they existed in those days! The same year I heard "Return to Sender," my parents bought a brand new 1963 Ford Galaxy station wagon Country Squire edition (license plate #5W6466) a few months later, and about three, four months before the JFK assassination.
My parents lived across the street from his grandfather and grand stepmom on Oakwood Ave. My dad has photos of Jesse in his car (they lived around the corner when he got it). Hard working man and his wife took the bus every day to go to work. I met her as kid
Another interesting story . I worry to much time starts changing from that era to this era then memories fade to certain people . Thank you spaguy takeing your effort and time out to follow Elvis footsteps . Would you no any information on Elvis back ground about his mum side are they Indian back ground as I heard one was mentioned. And Elvis Dad "What family background Vernon family . Did any of Elvis great great great great family came from another country to America !?? Elvis mum darker in complexion ,Her image looks a throw back somewhere ?? . Thank you spaguy about this vedio and ye Cupper time allways sunday morning here the 24/7/22 Sydney NSW Australia 👍😊
What them mantels cost today..Wow...but wages werent nothing back then...it was nice of Elvis to give his Grandfather a car...cash and tv...and probably more things...he loved his family for sure ❤
Says alot about Elvis character from the get go that as soon as he started making money his first thought was his family. Even the black sheep of the family! He took care of everybody! The guys That worked for him, he took care of their families too! When he died he still had 100 people on his payroll. That's alot of pressure for one man!
If you have time to pull the census up for that county you should be able to get confirmation on which house they were living in during the census years. Might help to narrow things down further.
When Elvis passed,a reporter for The Louisville Times interviewed some of Jesse's neighbors on Beaver Street. The article was entitled "Beaver Street still recalls an audience with The King" One eyewitness states that Elvis was in the car ready to leave when a neighbor asked him to come back and greet her 8 or 9 year old blind daughter who touched Elvis' sideburns as he stooped down to her.
@@SpaGuy It was very nice of you to comment...as busy as you have been. One 0f the neighbors to witness this lived at 1212 Ashland Ave and she stated " I still get tears in my eyes,just thinking about it."
Hey Spa Guy,been watching your videos and couldn’t be more happy with your content that you put into your videos. On that note, there are several pictures of Elvis in high school with a few friends. One is named Buzzy Forbes and another Farley Guy. Any info on these two guys as they were apparently friends with Elvis before he made it big? Thank you 🙏
Elvis Presley (mother side family full blood Cherokee Indian USA great great great grandparents and great great grandmother of brother great great grandfathers of Chuck Norris of cousin to Elvis Presley
Yes eventually I will.. I am in the middle of a giant project and just don't have the extra time.. The project will be complete soon at least the first phase and then I will have more time..
Wow imagine him getting a brand new car giving to him by Elvis his grandson . Jessie probably made five dollars or less an hour back then .Don't you know Jessie and his wife was one happy couple that day. These stories are so fascinating to me.
Oh I bet he wasn’t no where near 5 dollars an hour. It makes me wonder though they said elvis got his check and went and bought a car. I didn’t think he was making that kind of money playing high school gyms. I thought they were playing for gas and hamburger money.
I forgot to mention that Elvis's Grandfather and Step-Grandmother are buried at Louisville Memorial Gardens just off Dixie Highway. Our Club always pays respects just before Elvis Week in Memphis.
