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Grid Garments - Size L - Excellent Condition

Vintage 1989 “I Survived the Earthquake” San Francisco Sweatshirt – Loma Prieta Quake

Vintage 1989 “I Survived the Earthquake” San Francisco Sweatshirt – Loma Prieta Quake

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Vintage San Francisco earthquake commemorative sweatshirt of October 17, 1989.

Printed on a light gray crewneck with the slogan "I Survived the Earthquake – San Francisco – October 17, 1989" and a seismograph illustration in bold black. Active Sportswear label. Made in USA.

Cut

Suggested size: L
Label size: XL

Measures:
Length - 65cm
Sleeves (from neck)-79cm
Sleeves (from underarm) - 54cm
Width-58cm 📏

Size Guide
  • Suggested size → recommended size based on actual measurements.
  • Size label → size shown on the label (if present).

On vintage garments, the label may not reflect the current fit: washing, alterations, and past fashions may have changed the original dimensions.

Always rely on the measurements provided. For more information, see the dedicated page.

Conditions

The condition of our garments is classified according to the following scale:

  • Deadstock : Like-new condition, no defects. Fabrics and trim are practically new.
  • Very Good : In excellent condition, with any minor imperfections shown in the photos.
  • Good : In good overall condition, with signs of wear or obvious defects shown in the photos.
  • Fair : with obvious wear and visible defects shown in the photos.

Since they are vintage items, they may still have small imperfections or signs of wear that are not always shown.

All items are washed, sanitized, and stain treated before being put on sale. For more information, please visit the dedicated page .

Shipping and Returns

Orders are processed within 1-3 business days and entrusted to the most suitable courier based on the destination and type of package.
Shipping is free for orders over €100 in Italy and EU countries (zones 1-2) , while in other cases the costs are calculated automatically at checkout.

The right of withdrawal can be exercised within 14 days of delivery . Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received and as described in the listing.

  • Returns must be requested in advance via email or the contact details indicated on the dedicated page;
  • The refund is issued within 14 days of receipt and verification of the package , and is made net of shipping costs ;
  • Unauthorized returns will not be refunded.

For further details and complete information, please refer to the pages dedicated to Shipping and Returns and Refunds .

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Story Time

5:04 PM: When the Bay Area shook

On October 17, 1989, at 5:04 p.m., the ground beneath Northern California suddenly gave way. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake, now known as the Loma Prieta earthquake, ruptured deep along the San Andreas Fault system, centered in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Although the slip occurred at a depth of about 10 kilometers, the shaking was violent enough to trigger landslides, liquefaction, and structural failures throughout the Bay Area. In areas like San Francisco's Marina District, built on old fill, the ground acted like quicksand, tilting buildings and rupturing gas lines. It was the most powerful earthquake in the region since 1906 and a stark reminder that the fault had never been "silent," only waiting.

The moment became indelible in the collective memory. The earthquake struck during rush hour, just minutes before Game 3 of the 1989 World Series between the Giants and the A's, broadcast live from Candlestick Park. Millions of people watched the signal go dead mid-sentence, transforming a baseball game into a global emergency. While San Francisco avoided mass casualties, the rest of the region was not so fortunate: the Cypress Viaduct in Oakland collapsed, killing 42 people, a section of the Bay Bridge collapsed, and downtown Santa Cruz was devastated. Amid the chaos, ordinary people became rescuers, pulling neighbors from the rubble before the professionals arrived, an experience that later inspired San Francisco's Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) program.