Division Street, particularly between Western and California Avenues, was the epicenter of Humboldt Park’s Puerto Rican community. In its heyday, the area nearly resembled the neighborhoods of the island, many buildings imitating the Spanish colonial architecture found in Viejo San Juan. Colorful murals blurred by her window, paying homage to the culture and the walk of fame that honored prominent Puerto Ricans. Her lips curved as offices of local Puerto Rican politicians flew by, the storefronts dotted with local art galleries and dance academies. But now? Now things were changing. Her brow
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