News anchors report on eviction and relocation terms for residents of apartment complexes around the Stratosphere, as well as the first lighting of the Stratosphere tower. Tourists are interviewed in the clip about the Stratosphere lights. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchors discuss the challenges of constructing the Stratosphere Tower as it prepares to open; view of tower under construction from the air and from the ground; interview clip with Dave Wirshing (President). Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchor discuss the height and specifications for the Stratosphere Tower; interview clips with Dave Wirshing (President) and Keith Robertson (Operations); discussion about interior design of "Pavilions", observation decks, restaurants, and more; visuals of Tower interior and renderings; news anchor tours the rollercoaster and "Big Shot" rides atop Stratosphere Tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchors discuss financial situation and stock options for Stratosphere Tower; video of executives discussing design of the building. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

"Space Shot" (renamed "Big Shot") ride atop Stratosphere Tower is tested; news anchor rides next to Bob Stupak; ribbon cutting of new ride; various clips of Bob Stupak and others testing out the ride before the casino opens. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Channel 8 "On the Record" interview with Bob Stupak; he shares his background and first coming to Las Vegas; developing and promoting his Vegas World casino; relationship with press and media; Superbowl $1 million dollar bet; challenging Donald Trump; developing the concept for the Stratosphere Tower; Tower height controversy; experience owning and running the Las Vegas Bullet newspaper; personal heros; predictions for the future of Las Vegas; Second half is Channel 13 "Newsmakers" interview with Bob Stupak discuss Stratosphere design; predictions for success of the tower; aviation/tower height controversy. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchors discuss threat to sue or outlaw the height of the Stratosphere Tower; discuss stalling of construction and visuals of construction workers on Tower; Stratosphere lawyer John Moran, Jr. talks about consultant group; interviews with construction workers; City selects consultant group. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.