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Lower Bottoms - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee local pride curving streetsLower Bottoms, a colloquial term for the lowest lying part of West Oakland, references its reclaimed marshy land and proximity to bay waters. Formed circa 1869 during the transcontinental rail boom, this area was home to port workers and new arrivals. Major historical events, including postwar highway construction, transformed the neighborhood. Landmarks include the 16th Street Train Station and Raimondi Park. Lower Bottoms now reflects an eclectic,