In 1949 McCarthy built the luxurious Shamrock Hotel in Houston, spending $21,000,000 for its construction.

In 1952 a life insurance company acquired title to the Shamrock Hotel, which was then sold to the Hilton Hotels Corporation.

The Shamrock Hotel was located on the southern side of the railway bridge and was built by Michael Hayes in 1885 closing in 1890.

But with a rallying cry of Alamo-like fervor - "Remember the Shamrock Hotel!"

In 1883 he bought the Shamrock Hotel.

The event, whose tickets cost from $200 to $500, was perhaps the most glittering party in Houston since the Shamrock Hotel opened four decades ago.

Tell him I'm on Wilshire at the Shamrock Hotel.

The 11-story building stands on the former site of the historic Shamrock Hotel.

The company was involved with the construction of the Shamrock Hotel.

The Shamrock Hotel and the Colt .45 Stadium were located nearby.