[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 76 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E623]
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CELEBRATING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EMBASSY THEATER OF FORT WAYNE, 
                                INDIANA

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 10, 2018

  Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Embassy Theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana. For 90 years, the Embassy 
Theatre has been a treasured cultural and performing arts center in 
downtown Fort Wayne. The Embassy Theater opened its doors on May 14, 
1928 as a movie palace and vaudeville house. During its 90-year 
history, the theater has hosted numerous notable acts, including Perry 
Como, Tony Bennett, Doris Day, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong.
  Sadly, the theater fell on hard times in the 1960's and was closed in 
1971. The community of Fort Wayne banded together to save the Embassy, 
and the Embassy Theater Foundation was founded in 1972. The intent of 
this organization is to preserve this historic landmark for future 
generations in northeast Indiana. The foundation sponsored a major 
renovation of the property in 1995 and continues to support the theater 
today.
  The Embassy Theater is a cherished cultural landmark in Fort Wayne, 
and we celebrate its 90th anniversary. Congratulations to everyone 
associated with the Embassy Theater on reaching this important 
milestone.

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