Lily’s Record Shop

Specialties

Lily’s Record Shop since 1983*Chicago’s’ Puerto Rican Cultural Music and Souvenir Gift shop on «La Division Street» Paseo Boricua…

History

Established in 1983.

Chicago Puerto Rican Pioneer

Carmen «Lily» Martinez

1^st Generation: Sacrifice — Commitment — Community.

Newly arrived migrant (1954) to Chicago she had a commitment for herself and family passed down by her mother Juanita Torres «La Viuda».

From selling Puerto Rican food in Humboldt Park (alcapurias) and saving, prosperity became a gift; the purchase of a business known today as Lily’s Record Shop.

With many hours of dedication, Lily and family prospered in the advantages that enterprise creates. Now known beyond the boundaries of Paseo Boricua «La Divison Street.

After 30 years of success and prosperity with shrewd investments, she has never forgotten her humble beginnings, sponsoring many community events that has taken place to enhance the unity and awareness of the Puerto Rican Culture. The hard work and sacrifices that Lily has demonstrated has been the criteria for her successes.

«Always acknowledging God’s blessings»