Vintage Shamrock Hotel Houston Texas Postcard McCarthy Center
$3.95
This vintage postcard features an artistic sepia-toned illustration of the Shamrock Hotel, a historic landmark located in Houston, Texas. The image showcases the hotel's grand multi-story architecture with its disti ... Read More
This vintage postcard features an artistic sepia-toned illustration of the Shamrock Hotel, a historic landmark located in Houston, Texas. The image showcases the hotel's grand multi-story architecture with its distinctive rooftop sign reading "SHAMROCK." The postcard highlights the hotel's unique 15 landscaped acres, triangle-shaped design, and modern amenities of the era such as combination tubs, showers, radio-television in every room, and 12 corner rooms per floor. The back of the postcard contains a printed description emphasizing the hotel's Olympic-size swimming pool, garage accommodating 1000 cars, and extensive parking facilities, underscoring its status as a premier destination in mid-20th century Houston.Printed on standard postcard paper measuring approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches, this original piece captures the mid-20th century era of American hotel grandeur and architectural design. The postcard is unposted and retains its period charm, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of Houston history, vintage hotels, and classic American postcards. Its connection to the exclusive McCarthy Center adds further historical significance, representing an iconic part of Houston's cultural and architectural heritage.
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