History of Humboldt Park Humboldt Park is a vibrant and culturally-rich neighborhood located in the west side of Chicago, Illinois. The area’s history is deeply intertwined with the growth and development of the city, and it has played an important role in shaping the cultural landscape of Chicago. Humboldt Park is named after the large park in the center of the neighborhood, which was designed by William LeBaron Jenney in the late 19th century. The neighborhood of Humboldt Park has a long and diverse history. It was first settled by…
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24th Annual National Cuatro Festival
Saturday, November 5, 2022 @ 7pm Harris Theater 205 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL Welcome to the 24th Annual National Cuatro Festival! The Cuatro is regarded as the national instrument of Puerto Rico and is revered by the Puerto Rican community as an important part of our history. It is recognized and acknowledged as “our guitar” and holds important traditional and historical value. The Emmy Award-winning Annual National Cuatro Festival (NCF) is a unique music event that brings the best Cuatro musicians “Cuatristas” from Puerto Rico and the mainland to…
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Chicago’s Puerto Rican Story science, paints an inspiring portrait of the Puerto Rican experience in Chicago.
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