Fort Wayne's Famous Coney Island
Opening on Main Street in 1914, Coney Island has taken on a life of its own. It is one of many Fort Wayne eateries established by Macedonians and maintained by their descendents. Russ Choka took the helm from his Father-in-Law in the 1950's and was a driving force and regular face for decades.
Basic Information
- Category: restaurant
- Founded: 1914
- Website: https://www.fortwaynesfamousconeyisland.com/
Documented Facts
- Phone: (260) 424-2997 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Email: info@fwconeyisland.com (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Founded: 1914 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Website: https://www.fortwaynesfamousconeyisland.com/ (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Country: United States (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Founded by: Macedonians and maintained by their descendents (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-21
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Opening on Main Street in 1914, Coney Island has taken on a life of its own. It is one of many Fort Wayne eateries established by Macedonians and maintained by their descendents. Russ Choka took the helm from his Father-in-Law in the 1950's and was a driving force and regular face for decades.
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