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--The original Coney Island was opened in 1933 by Jimmy George two doors down from Stewart's hardware (Owned by the parents of the legendary Jimmy Stewart) on the 800 block of Philadelphia Street. In 1965 Coney Island moved to 11 Carpenter Avenue which still holds the back bar and the rear seating area. Thirty years later in 1995 we stretched out to meet Philadelphia Street. The Suttons and Wilsons (Founding Fathers of I.U.P. and the Kiski School) build the building that houses the "Old Coney" in 1853. When the building was first opened it held Indiana's first dry goods store. The "Dubliner side" was build in 1880 (also by the The Suttons and Wilsons). Indiana hardware stood there until 1999 when The Coney was expanded once again. The expansion included a game room, dance are (The Dubliner Dance Hall), and a new dining experience to Indiana by way of "Snugs." "Upstairs" at The Coney, a 6000 sq. ft. facility was completed in November of 2003. It can accomodate over 200 guests in its spacious dining room and bar. There is also a stage, dance area and game room. It is available for banquets, receptions, meetings and private parties. The original Coney Island, contrary to popular belief, is on the west coast of Ireland, guarding Sligo Bay. Today the popularity of Coney Island continues to grow, proving that it surely is the "Emerald Isle" of Indiana. |
