Demolition - 1990's -
Due to Neighborhood changes, The Embassy Closed Sept 27, 1981.
It reopened in 1982 as a rock club. The Ron Smolen Orchestra played one final dance Feb 12, 1984. The Ballroom Closed for good in 1984 and sat idle until
and was demolished in the mid 1990's.
An Attempt was made to save the auditorium and convert it to stores. However, only one tennant moved in. The planned remodeling never took place and the auditorium was eventually demolished. A Drug store and parking lot can now be found on the site.
The Ron Smolen Orchestra was presented with the following award from the National Ballroom and Entertainment Association at their annual convention Click Here
The Plaque reads - "Presented to Ron Smolen Orchestra in honor of the Ron Smolen Orchestra, 30th Anniversary, September 17, 2001. The National Ballroom & Entertainment Association wishes to express their appreciation of your continuing efforts, promotion, and support of the NBEA, Big Band Music, and Dancing in the Greater Midwest"
