G.I. Joe’s – Portland’s Original Surplus-to-Sporting Goods Giant
This shirt pays tribute to G.I. Joe’s, the legendary Portland-born store that began in 1952 as a tent filled with Army surplus sleeping bags and grew into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved retailers. Founded by Edward M. Orkney, a WWII Army Air Corps pilot, G.I. Joe’s quickly transformed from surplus goods to a full-blown general store, selling everything from sporting gear to auto parts.
For decades, Portlanders flocked to G.I. Joe’s for fishing poles, camping supplies, and back-to-school gear. Its growth throughout the ‘60s and beyond made it a household name before its closure in 2009. Today, it lives on in the memories of countless families who grew up shopping there.
This t-shirt celebrates that history—part of the Legends of the Rose City series honoring Portland’s iconic shops and landmarks.
Description
The Unisex Staple T-Shirt feels soft and light with just the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all. We can't compliment this shirt enough–it's one of our crowd favorites, and it's sure to be your next favorite too!
Solid colors are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
Pre-shrunk fabric
30 singles
Side-seamed construction
Tear-away label
Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
G.I. Joe’s – Portland’s Original Surplus-to-Sporting Goods Giant
This shirt pays tribute to G.I. Joe’s, the legendary Portland-born store that began in 1952 as a tent filled with Army surplus sleeping bags and grew into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved retailers. Founded by Edward M. Orkney, a WWII Army Air Corps pilot, G.I. Joe’s quickly transformed from surplus goods to a full-blown general store, selling everything from sporting gear to auto parts.
For decades, Portlanders flocked to G.I. Joe’s for fishing poles, camping supplies, and back-to-school gear. Its growth throughout the ‘60s and beyond made it a household name before its closure in 2009. Today, it lives on in the memories of countless families who grew up shopping there.
This t-shirt celebrates that history—part of the Legends of the Rose City series honoring Portland’s iconic shops and landmarks.
Description
The Unisex Staple T-Shirt feels soft and light with just the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all. We can't compliment this shirt enough–it's one of our crowd favorites, and it's sure to be your next favorite too!
Solid colors are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
Pre-shrunk fabric
30 singles
Side-seamed construction
Tear-away label
Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
