The Liberace Mansion
4982 Shirley Street in Las Vegas, Nevada
Owner – Martyn James Ravenhill
This private residence is the former home of American pianist, singer and actor Wladziu Valentino Liberace, known professionally as Liberace (1919-1987). The mansion is the first of its kind listed on the Clark County, Nevada, Historic Register.
This property was the primary residence and business headquarters of Liberace. He joined two smaller homes at this site into the larger mansion, where he lived from 1974 until his death in 1987. The mansion was featured on Liberace’s Valentine Day television special and on a tour with Robin Leach for the “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” television program. Liberace hosted numerous holiday and dinner parties at this house.
At the height of his fame from the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s Liberace was listed as the highest paid entertainer in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was known as “Mr. Showmanship.” His trademarks were exquisitely designed grand pianos, including one that was played by Chopin, and the candelabra. He wore elaborate costumes and jewelry, and always maintained special rapport with his audiences. Liberace was known and loved throughout the world and captured the attention of fellow entertainers, royals and world leaders and the average citizen. He achieved two Emmy Awards, six gold albums, two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as Instrumentalist of the Year, Best Dressed Entertainer and Entertainer of the Year.
The Liberace Mansion contains many original features installed during Liberace’s residency, including the Hall of Mirrors replicating Louis XIV’s palace at Versailles, unique murals patterned from the Sistine Chapel, glass wall etchings personalized for Liberace, the Parisian grand staircase, and the beautiful and original Moroccan Room, which was Liberace’s favorite space inside the 15,000-square foot mansion.
An expansive ballroom now covers the former piano-key tiled pool. Restoration work on The Liberace Mansion is ongoing by the Friends of the Liberace Mansion and Mr. Ravenhill.
Liberace’s fans continue to visit the mansion to pay tribute to this extraordinary entertainer. The mansion’s historic designation and preservation are supported by visitors and the local Las Vegas community.
Liberace was born on May 16, 1919, and died on February 4, 1987.
