This is a short video of the destruction of the Shamrock Hotel by the Texas Medical Center in mid 1987. The reason given for the destruction of this Houston landmark, was the land was needed to expand the Medical Center. The Shamrock was torn down, and the lot paved over. As of August 2009, the lot is still empty. The parking garage and ball room facility were left standing, and are now being considered for demolition. In 1987 there were numerous groups that wanted to lease the building to operate it as a hotel or even an assisted living center. The Texas Medical Center declined these business offers.
The history of Houston architecture is written in asphalt.
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