Shamrock Hotel, Hotel skyscraper in Houston, Texas
The Shamrock Hotel rose 18 stories high with green tile roof, containing 1,100 rooms and multiple restaurants near the Texas Medical Center.
Glenn McCarthy inaugurated this grand hotel on Saint Patrick's Day 1949 with a celebration attended by 50,000 people and numerous Hollywood stars.
The hotel's Emerald Room nightclub attracted performers including Frank Sinatra and served as a central entertainment venue for Houston society.
The hotel included modern amenities for its time period, with one-third of rooms featuring kitchenettes plus radio and television installations.
The property contained what was reported as the largest outdoor swimming pool worldwide, measuring 165 by 142 feet and supporting water skiing demonstrations.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1949
GPS coordinates: 29.70500,-95.40780
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:44
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