Ultra-soft Temple Sweatshirt
Ultra-soft Temple Sweatshirt
Oakland California Temple — Oakland, California
Dedicated November 17, 1964
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Our Story
Our Story
Peculiar People started in 2023 while I was serving a mission in San Antonio, Texas. The name comes from Peter's description of the Saints as "a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people" — members who keep their covenants without making a show of it, and are fine looking a little old-fashioned for it.
We make apparel with original line art of Latter-day Saint temples, made one temple at a time and printed on heavier, better-made garments. Most members want to talk about the gospel but don't know how to open the door. A shirt someone asks about is an easier start than a knock on one.
Shipping info
Shipping info
Your order will ship from the US! It will ship in 1-2 business days, and most orders arrive 4 to 7 business days after you place them.
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Refunds, returns, & exchanges
Refunds, returns, & exchanges
If your order arrives damaged, misprinted, or wrong, email us within 30 days with a photo and we'll replace it free — no return needed.
Wrong size? We'll exchange it within 30 days. You cover shipping it back, we cover shipping the new one out.
Changed your mind? Return it within 30 days for a refund. You cover return shipping and the original shipping cost comes off the refund. Items need to be unworn and unwashed either way.
See our full policy here.
Don't see your temple?
Don't see your temple?
I add new designs every week! I prioritize recommendations. Submit one here and we will email you when our apparel with your design is live!
Ultra-soft Temple Sweatshirt (Oakland)
The Sweatshirt
This ultra-soft crew is lined with cloud-like fleece and heavyweight premium fabric that already feels broken in, with some stretch to it.
- Fit: Comfortable and loose; size down for a slimmer, more standard fit.
- Fabric: 42% cotton, 53% polyester, 5% other fibers
- Weight: 10.3 oz/yd² (350 gsm)
Care Instructions
- Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry low
- Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print
- Do not dry clean
From the Founders
You wear Peculiar People because it reminds you of an important moment. The day you got married, where you got an answer to a prayer you needed answered, where you first felt something you couldn't explain away.
Every design we make is made to do two things:
- Remind you of something special to you
- Prompt others to ask you about it
In order for this to work, our clothing needs to be the first thing you reach for, which is why we have worked hard to ensure our fabrics, build quality, and prints are premium and extremely comfortable.
The more you wear, the more you share. All it takes is one question. "What's that on your shirt?"
Evan & Bailee, founders of Peculiar People
Oakland California Temple
Location
Oakland, California. The temple stands on an 18.1 acre hillside site at 4770 Lincoln Avenue in the Oakland hills, with commanding views west across San Francisco Bay.
Temple Number
The 13th dedicated temple, and the second built in California.
Announced
, by President David O. McKay.
Groundbreaking
. President David O. McKay presided, joined by his counselors in the First Presidency.
Dedicated
, by President David O. McKay in six sessions. More than 120 general authorities and their spouses attended.
Rededicated
, by President Dallin H. Oaks in three sessions, accompanied by Elder David A. Bednar.
Architecture
Designed by Harold W. Burton, who spent a career designing buildings for the Church and worked the idiom of the early 1960s into this one. Reinforced concrete faced with Sierra white granite quarried at Raymond, California. About 95,000 square feet, with five spires: a central tower reaching 170 feet surrounded by four smaller ones.
Ordinance Rooms
Four instruction rooms, seven sealing rooms, and one baptistry.
Construction Story
- The building was completed on , a little over two years after ground was broken.
- The public open house ran through , and was extended an additional week. About 347,000 people toured the temple.
- Its dedication made California the second state in the country with more than one temple.
- The 2018 renovation drew materials from across the world: flooring stone from Greece, China, and Georgia, primavera wood from South America for the celestial room doors, ribbon striped mahogany from Africa in some sealing rooms, and custom bronze hardware made from Indian brass.
Symbolism & Design
- The five spire arrangement is the building's signature, and it is a deliberate borrowing. Burton's design points toward sacred architecture of the Far East, the Taj Mahal and Angkor Wat among them, chosen to reflect the range of people living in Northern California.
- Two granite relief panels, each about 35 feet by 13 feet, carry the building's narrative. The north panel depicts Christ teaching, drawn from Matthew 5 and 6. The south panel depicts the resurrected Savior appearing to the Nephites, from 3 Nephi 11.
- A cascading waterfall and creek style water feature runs through the gardens at the front of the temple.
Changes Over Time
- The original waterfall was removed in 1969 because the leaks could not be repaired. Modern materials made it possible to restore it during the renovation fifty years later.
- The temple closed in February 2018 for a renovation of about 16 months, followed by a public open house through .
Trivia
- It was the first temple in the United States designed for a film presentation of the endowment, and the first with multiple instruction rooms feeding into a central celestial room. Nearly every temple built since has followed that plan.
- The front doors malfunctioned shortly after the 1964 dedication, and patrons used a side entrance for years afterward.
- The interstake center on the grounds, built in 1959, once served as the practice facility for the Golden State Warriors.
Temple facts verified as of .
Oakland California Temple
FAQ
Is it appropriate to wear a temple on a shirt?
Is it appropriate to wear a temple on a shirt?
I get this one a lot, and I thought about it before I drew the first one. These are architectural drawings of a building, not anything that happens inside it. No slogans, nothing that turns the temple into a punchline. If you'd put a framed temple photo in your living room, this is that same idea on cotton.
Is Peculiar People affiliated with the Church?
Is Peculiar People affiliated with the Church?
No. We are an independent company. Peculiar People is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Where do people usually wear these?
Where do people usually wear these?
Our goal with our clothing is for it to be seen. Which means it also needs to be your go-to comfort clothing.
It's made to be the first thing you grab when you want to be comfortable, and the first clothing you'll be prompted to wear.
How do I wash it so the print lasts?
How do I wash it so the print lasts?
Our prints are made to last. To make sure they do, use no bleach and no fabric softener, which coats the fibers and dulls the print over time. Don't iron over the design. You can wash it before the first wear to get the loose surface dye off, but you don't have to.
It says unisex. How do I size it if I want a women's fit?
It says unisex. How do I size it if I want a women's fit?
It's a men's cut. If you normally wear a women's medium, order a small for a fitted look or a medium if you want it roomier. The size guide video shows a woman at 5'9" in a small and a man at 6'4" in a large.
Where does the artwork come from?
Where does the artwork come from?
Original line art, made here, one temple at a time. Every drawing gets checked against verified references before we add it to our collection.
Do you do group orders?
Do you do group orders?
Yes. Ward and stake temple trips, mission reunions, family reunions. Email support@peculiarpeopleco.com with the temple, the garment, and roughly how many people, and I'll get back to you with a price.
What is the digital art file?
What is the digital art file?
An SVG of the temple line art for $4.95. Same drawing that goes on the shirts. It's a vector, so it scales to any size without going soft at the edges, and it opens in Cricut, Illustrator, Figma, or anything else that reads vectors.
This file should not be shared and is not permitted for commercial use.
Have a design suggestion?
Have a design suggestion for a temple design we haven't made yet? We are working on getting them all designed! Submit a request and we will prioritize your design.
We will get back to you within two business days!