eventually led to Puerto Ricans being recognized as US citizens after Congress passed a law in 1917. Billy Urbanski, a player for the Boston Braves, was born in "Linoleumville", renamed Travis in 1931. Pfc. Fred J. Walczak was present at the famous flag raising at Iwo Jima. He appears in Joe Rosenthal's "Gung Ho" photo of the entire Marine patrol sent up Mount Suribachi to raise the flag. He was also wounded at Iwo Jima. He was from 150 Burke Ave in Travis. Paul Zindel grew up in Travis. During his teenage years, he lived at 123 Glen Street. Zindel based many of his young-adult stories on Staten Island, particularly The Pigman, which is set on Howard Avenue in Grymes Hill, on the other side of Staten Island from Travis. Demographics As of the 2010 census, the population of Travis was 2953. The demographics of Travis were roughly as follows: 71.% White, 3% Black, 16.9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2.2% Other. This is defining Travis as everything within the boundaries of Census Tract 291.02. Although it covers Bloomfield and Chelsea as well, almost all of the residents live in Travis. External links Forgotten-NY: Travis, Staten Island Sights and scenes in Travis Interactive map of Travis 1976 Bicentennial Travis 4th of July Parade References Neighborhoods in Staten Island