Interstate 278 Staten Ireland Tee – NYC St. Patrick’s Day Edition

 Before Staten Island was a shortcut, it was its own world.

In the 1970s and 80s, Interstate 278 carved through a borough defined by docks, diesel, and tight-knit Irish neighborhoods. The air smelled of salt, fuel, and old brick. Longshoremen, city workers, and families with deep Irish roots filled the bars and sidewalks. Everyone knew everyone — and if they didn’t, they knew of you.

I-278 wasn’t just concrete and steel. It was the road that connected Staten Island to the rest of New York City while still keeping it proudly separate. The traffic was rough, the winters harsher, and the pride unshakable. This Interstate 278 Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day tee honors that era — when green wasn’t a trend, it was heritage.

Built for those who remember New York before the polish, this tee blends classic American interstate culture with Staten Island’s Irish backbone. It’s a salute to hard work, long roads, and a borough that never needed approval.

Wear it on March 17 — or any day you want to carry Staten Island history with you.

Shirt Details:

• Soft 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/polyester blend for a smooth, durable feel

• Lightweight 146 g/m² fabric that breathes and layers easily

• 1x1 ribbed collar retains shape after repeated wear

• Self-fabric shoulder tape and classic fit for clean, structured lines

• Tear-away label with DTF inner neck print for comfortable, low-profile wear

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