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Titanic-Themed Hotel/Casino Planned for north of Stratosphere Tower: video, 1999 March 12

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Local news anchors discuss plans submitted for a 1,000 room Titantic-themed hotel/casino north of Stratosphere Tower called "The Boat"; Bob Stupak not commenting until a formal announcement. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 45

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"Titanic Resorts Inc." press release: video, 1999

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File

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Video clip used at the Las Vegas Planning Commission meeting to annouce the hotel/casino; clip opens with icebergs falling into water; then various historic clips and photographs of the Titanic on screen while Robert Goulet sings "A Cruise to Infinity" song; ends with Titantic rising back out of the ocean. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 45

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"Titanic Resorts Inc." press release: video, 1999

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Video clip used at the Las Vegas Planning Commission meeting to annouce the hotel/casino; clip opens with icebergs falling into water; then various historic clips and photographs of the Titanic on screen while Robert Goulet sings "A Cruise to Infinity" song; ends with Titantic rising back out of the ocean. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 45

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Bob Stupak "On The Record" with George Knapp: video, 1990 February 17

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File

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Local news anchor George Knapp interviews Bob Stupak. Interview begins with Stupak sharing his background and coming to stay in Las Vegas in 1972; his journey to owning and operating a number of casinos; the success of Vegas World and his marketing strategies; coming up with the idea for Stratosphere Tower; funding the project; the question about tower height and FAA regulations; Mirage opening and the potential affect on other casinos; his relationship with Steve Wynn; and Stupak's political career. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 46

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Titanic Casino Conference at Jackie Gaughan's Plaza: video, 1999

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File

Scope and Contents

"Titanic Casino Conference at Jackie Gaughan's Plaza" clip shows the "Titanic Resorts Inc" press video with Robert Goulet singing over historic images, then Goulet speaks about Stupak and the Titantic idea and sings song written by Bob Stupak; news anchors announce the event and show short clips of the event and Stupak speaking Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 46

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Publicity video and news clips about construction progress for Stratosphere Tower: video, 1992 November 23

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File

Scope and Contents

Publicity video about the construction progress for the Stratosphere Tower; video includes digital renderings of the Stratosphere Tower, aerial views of the construction progress, and news clips from KVBC Channel 3, KTNV-TV Channel 13, and other unidentified news stations; the news clips show various shots of the construction and also include interviews with Donald Peterson from Vegas World, Las Vegas local Ronald Willias, and other unidentified constuction workers and pedestrians; b-roll footage includes construction shots, aerial views, and dining inside the Stratosphere tower; voiceovers and music can be heard throughout the video Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 37

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Helicopter removing construction crane on top of Stratosphere Tower: video, 1993 September 04

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File

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Helicopter removing weights from a construction crane on top of the Stratosphere Tower; multiple clips show the helicopter and construction workers removing weights one at a time from the crane over the course of several hours; video is shot at ground level and often zooms in on the helicopter; video includes audio of helicopter noises Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 37

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Crane weight testing and crane jacking for the construction of Stratosphere Tower: video, 1993 September 07 to 1993 September 08

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File

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Multiple clips of construction workers weight testing and jacking a crane used to build the Stratosphere Tower; the clips are shot at ground level and frequently zoom in and out of the crane; the Stratosphere Tower can be seen in the background, still being built; construction noises and people's voices can be heard in the background Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 37

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Helicopter removing construction crane on top of Stratosphere Tower: video, 1993 September 04

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Helicopter removing weights from a construction crane on top of the Stratosphere Tower; multiple clips show the helicopter and construction workers removing weights one at a time from the crane over the course of several hours; video is shot at ground level and often zooms in on the helicopter; video includes audio of helicopter noises Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 37

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Press conference about a construction fire that occured at the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas on August 29, 1993: video, 1993 September 02

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File

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Jim Jimmerson, a council to Bob Stupak and the Stratosphere Corporation, gives a press conference about a construction fire that occured at the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas on August 29, 1993; some construction items were damanged but there were no casulties; several people speak and answer questions during the press conference, including Bob Stupak Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 37

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