When most people envision the architectural landmarks of Nevada, their thoughts likely gravitate to the dazzling expanse of the Las Vegas Strip. The bustling cityscape boasts an array of towering hotels and buildings that seem to scrape the sky.
However, the tallest structure in Nevada is not within the confines of Sin City. Instead, Shamrock Tower, at 1,478 feet, near Jessup, rises over the mountainous ghost town once inhabited by 300 souls and is privately owned by Dave Metz.
Erected in 2012 following the approval by the Bureau of Land Management, the guyed tower is held in place by expansive cables tethered within rugged terrain amidst relatively flat surroundings. Today, this towering edifice hosts six radio stations, including KUEZ 104.1 FM, for which I am currently working.
Though FCC records list its location as Fernley, it is far from any urban center. The tower is a landmark visible to travelers on Interstate 80, and despite its allure, venturing towards or scaling it is prohibited, and contact with it is reserved solely for maintenance personnel due to inherent dangers.
Comparing the Shamrock Tower to counterparts nationwide shows it pales in height to the KRDK-TV Tower in North Dakota, towering at 2,060 feet, or the Petronius Platform, which reaches 2,099.74 feet.
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