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Two news clips about construction and corporate sponsorship updates for the Stratosphere Tower: video, 1995 January 12 to 1995 January 17
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Two news clips about the Stratosphere Tower; The first clip from KTNV-TV Channel 13 gives an update about the constrution of the "pod" at the top of the Stratosphere Tower; clip includes news presentor Steve Crupi and shows an interview with Stratosphere Tower Architect Gary Nelson; the second news clip from KLAS-TV Channel 8 is about the Stratosphere Tower seeking a possible corporate sponsorship where the tower would be named after the company; clip includes news presenter Paula Francis Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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New construction crane being built for Stratosphere Tower: video, 1993 September 06
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The building of a new construction crane for Stratosphere Tower after the previous crane had been damaged in a construction fire; camera zooms in and out on the crane, construction equipment, and construction workers Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News and radio clips about Vegas World room expansion plans and the construction approval for Stratosphere Tower: video, approximately 1991 September 24 to 1991 October 22
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Multiple news and radio clips about the proposed and rejected room expansion for Vegas World, construction approval for the Stratosphere Tower, and controversey around the promotion and advertisement for the Stratosphere Tower; the news clips are from KTNV-TV Channel 13, KVBC Channel 3, and KLAS-TV Channel 8; they include news presenters Alyson McCarthy and Paula Francis; an interview with Former Las Vegas Mayor Ron Lurie is featured in one of the clips; b-roll footage of Vegas World, Bob Stupak at Stratosphere Tower press announcement, and Stratosphere Tower advertisements; the last several clips are audio snippets from KNUU AM 970 radio station covering the construction permit being approved for the Stratosphere Tower; clips include interviews with Las Vegas city spokesman Doug Branford Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Helicopter removing construction crane on top of Stratosphere Tower: video, 1993 September 04
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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.
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Vegas World: Settlement reached in fatal carjacking attempt: video, 1995 November 28
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Las Vegas, Nevada news broadcasts describing the $2 million settlement paid by Bob Stupak to the widow and children of Robert Davenport who was killed during a carjacking in the Vegas World parking garage. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stratosphere Tower height controversy: video, 1994 May 18 to 1994 May 19
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Las Vegas, Nevada news broadcasts covering the City of Las Vegas, Nevada City Council debate over increasing the height of the Stratosphere Tower; Clips taken from broadcasts aired on May 18, 1994 and May 19, 1994 include interviews and testimony of people in favor and opposed to Bob Stupak's plan to make the Stratosphere Tower the tallest built structure in the world. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stratosphere Tower compared to Seven Wonders of the United States: video, 1994 February 17
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Las Vegas, Nevada news broadcast revealing Hoover Dam as one of the Seven Wonders of the United States as named by civil engineers; Weathercaster Nathan Tannenbaum comments the Stratosphere Tower when completed will join this list. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stratosphere Tower update and tour: video, 1994 March 02
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KTNV Channel 13 reporter Mark Sayre presents "Tower Trivia"; included are remarks from Stratosphere Tower architect Gary Nelson, project manager Scott Dawes, and construction worker Sandra Lowery; Same clip appears twice. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Nevada Week in Review" on Stratospere Tower: video, 1991 November 15
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Nevada Week in Review host Claudia Collins discusses proposed Las Vegas casino projects including the Stratosphere Tower, Treasure Island, what was later known as the Luxor, and the MGM Grand with panelists John Daly from KTNV Channel 13, Scott Andrus from KVBC Channel 3, Phil Hevener of Gaming & Wagering magazine, and Penny Levin of the Las Vegas Sun. Panelists also discuss worldwide gaming revenue and the development of casinos in California, Colorado, and Europe. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Business Report" segment on Stratosphere Tower: video, 1995 February 21
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Local stock report from a Las Vegas, Nevada newscast discussing Stratosphere Tower stock Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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