Ambassador Roller Rink, 96 West 14 Mile Road west of Main Street, Clawson, Michigan

• Operator: John L. & Margaret (Stone) Salagian[1] (1941-1965), George Heidrich & John Brondell[2] (1965-?), Pete Owens[3] (1970s), Rich "Butch" Gagnon[4] (1980-2005)
• Manager: Johnny Stone[5] (1952), Jan Ivinson[12] (?-2005)
• Pro/Coach: Don Gates[3] (1970s?), Joe Ellis[3] (1970s?), Tom Gregory[3] (1970s?), Penny Money (Miller)[3] (1970s?), Pat Gagnon[8]
• Organist: [?]
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size: 161' x 73'[7]
• Floor type: Log cabin style, wood, clear coated.(See photos)
• Primary reason for closing: Major decline in attendance.[12]
• Opened: 1941[11] - 2005[12]

"The 1st Ambassador Roller Rink was across the street at 11 W 14 Mile on the second floor.
It was open from 1920's-1941."
[7]

Now, it's Leon & Lulu's.
(The story at bottom of page.)

Image at top of page courtesy Patch.[11]


1950's photo courtesy the Clawson Historical Museum.



1965 Skate Magazine RSROA member listing.










Historical Marker erected in 2014 by Clawson Historical Museum.[10]


Images courtesy Leon & Lulu's.













Then & Now.
Top image courtesy Patch.[11], Lower courtesy Google.

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