The Tower Bar Shirt The Original Hole in The Wall

The Tower Bar Shirt – The Original Hole in the Wall
This Tower Bar Shirt: The Original Hole in the Wall isn’t just vintage cool—it’s a crash course in San Diego dive bar lore. With bold retro colors, a muscle car screaming down the road, and a nod to a literal collision with history, this design perfectly captures the chaotic charm of the Tower Bar.

Located at 4757 University Avenue in San Diego’s City Heights neighborhood, The Tower Bar has been standing tall—both literally and culturally—since 1932. Originally built as a soda fountain in the Art Deco era, its slender, pointed tower was inspired by the Empire State Building and has long been a local landmark. But it wasn’t until later, when the building became a dive bar, that it earned its grittier nickname: The Original Hole in the Wall.

That moniker is no joke. In 1964, a car actually crashed into the front of the bar, killing the driver and blasting a literal hole in the façade—an event that has been woven into Tower Bar legend and immortalized on this shirt. Ever since, the bar has embraced its reputation as a hard-edged refuge for punks, rockers, and anyone who appreciates cheap drinks and unfiltered energy.

Wearing The Tower Bar Shirt says you’ve got a taste for San Diego history—loud, proud, and maybe a little reckless. It’s not just merch; it’s a badge of honor from a place that’s been through it and still stands.

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This shirt is available in different styles: Unisex T-shirt, Women T-shirt, Long Sleeve T-shirt, V-neck T-shirt, Unisex Pullover hoodie, Unisex Sweatshirt, Tank top. You can also buy them for all ages and genders, from Toddler, Kids, Youth, and Adults.

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