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Channel 8 news segment Bob Stupak tours Stratosphere Tower: video, 1995 July 25
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Channel 8 "Eyewitness News" segment featuring Bob Stupak as he tours the Stratosphere Tower construction site for the first time since his motorcycle accident. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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News segments about potential traffic problems and national ad campaign for the Stratosphere: video, 1996 April 04
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Channel 8 "Eyewitness News" segment about potential traffic problems due to construction of the Stratosphere Tower featuring. Camera shows intersection of Sahara and Fairfield and shots of moving traffic and the Strosphere Tower. There are additional segments from Channel 3 and Channel 13 evening news about the Stratosphere Tower beginning their national ad campaign. Channel 3 and Channel 13 news segments show clips from the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino commercial and interviews with tourists and local residents about opening of the Stratosphere on April 30, 1996. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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News segments about the Stratosphere Tower expansion: video, 1991 October 25
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Channel 3 and Channel 8 news segments about how the FAA and McCarran airport say the planned tower for Bob Stupak's Vegas is too high and can cause potential airway collisions. News segment also features clips from a Vegas World press conference with Stupak and renditions of the planned tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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News segments about the pre-opening preparations for the Stratosphere Tower: video, 1996 April 26 to 1996 April 28
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Various evening news segments that aired between April 26 to 28, 1996 from Channel 3, Channel 8, and Channel 13 leading up to the opening of the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino. News segments feature interviews with Bob Stupak, Stratosphere amusement rides, interior of the Stratosphere, and discuss fire safety issues and schedule of events for opening day. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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News segments about Stratosphere workers electing to be unionized and issues with the Stratosphere roller coaster: video, 1996 May 07 to 1996 May 08
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Channel 13 and Channel 3 news segments about Stratosphere Tower employees electing to unionize. Channel 3 segment includes shots of Stratosphere housekeeping staff protesting after being fired for wearing union badges. Channel 3 news segment about closure of the Stratosphere rollercoaster, the High Roller, after a drive cylinder fell off the track while the ride was in motion. News segment includes live footage of the Stratosphere Tower at night. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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News segments about a ceiling collapse at Vegas World: video, 1991 November 15
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Channel 3 and Channel 8 evening news segments about how rain caused a ceiling leak at Vegas World. Three customers in the Space Room were hit by ceiling tiles and transferred to local hospitals to get tested for injuries. News segments include footage of injured customers on gurneys getting transferred into ambulances, exterior shots of rain flooding Las Vegas streets, and exterior shots of Vegas World. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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Channel 3 news segment of Senator Reid touring the Stratosphere Tower: video, 1996 March 16
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Channel 3 evening news segment on Senator Harry Reid's visit to the Stratosphere Tower ahead of it's grand opening. News segment includes interview with Senator Reid on top of Stratosphere Tower and exterior shots of the Stratosphere, amusement rides, and construction crews. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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News segments about theStratosphere Tower "topping off" ceremony: video, 1995 November 03 to 1995 November 04
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Local news coverage from November 3rd and 4th, 1995 about the installation of the final spire on top of Stratosphere Tower which would be installed by helicopter. News footage includes live coverage of the spire installation, interviews with Bob Stupack and other dignitaries, shots of locals watching and celebrating the event. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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News segments about the plans for the "Belly of the Beast" attraction at the Stratosphere: video, 1996 January 10
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Evening news coverage about the planned "Belly of the Beast" King Kong amusement ride for the Stratosphere Tower. News anchors describe how the ride will operate and coverage includes footage of a press conference with Bob Stupak unveiling plans for the ride, renderings of "Belly of the Beast," and interviews with tourists to hear their opinions about the proposed ride. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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News segments about the Stratosphere's financial problems and bankruptcy filing: video, 1997 April 03 to 1997 August 29
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Several local news segments from April to August 1997 covering the Stratosphere Tower's financial problems including filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the stock being delisted from the NASDAQ, and interviews with Stratosphere CEO and President Richard Schuetz. News segments also include coverage of financier Carl Icahn buying the Stratosphere and interviews with Bob Stupak discussing his plans to bail out the Stratosphere with a 100 million dollar loan. News coverage also includes updates on the High Roller roller coaster ride repairs and the one year anniversary of the Stratosphere Tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
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