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"Street Talk" segment about Bob Stupak's possible removal from the Stratosphere and other gaming-related news: video, 1996 May 30
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Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak possibly being ousted from the Stratosphere and pending Reno City Council appearance; discussion about the "Westside Underground News" publication and other gaming-related news. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News segments on Bob Stupak's Stratosphere Tower receiving City Council approval: video, 1990 April 18
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Local news anchors discuss the Las Vegas City Council's approval for the Stratosphere Tower construction; includes clips of the City Council meeting; discussion of the construction timeline; and pushback from the FAA on tower's height. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Nevada Week in Review" segment on the Stratosphere Tower: video, 1994 May 06
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Host discusses the Stratosphere Tower's construction and the impact on the community around the tower; concern about the tower's effect on flight paths with panelists Jon Ralston, Mary Hynes, Eric Pappa, and Mellisa Jue. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News segment announcing the renaming of Stratosphere's Tower rollercoaster: video, 1996 April 23
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Local news anchor announces the renaming of the roller coaster ride on the Stratosphere to "Let it Ride High Roller" with view of the top of the tower with ride. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News segments on gorilla ride approval and Stratosphere employment opportunities: video, 1996 January 12
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Local news anchors discuss the approval for the "Belly of the Beast" gorilla ride; Stratosphere Tower hiring 2,400 workers before grand opening; shows drawings of gorilla ride and construction of Stratosphere Tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Street Talk" segment: video, 1996 March 19
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Segment discusses firing of Nye County Administrator William Offutt; death of George Burns; press conference related to artificial structures on the Moon and Mars. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Media "sneak peek" of inside Stratosphere Tower: video, 1996 April 22
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News segment about the preview inside the Stratosphere Tower one week before opening; interview clips with Pat Marvel (Public Relations); clips of interior of casino showing the Pavilion interiors, gaming floors, and exterior of tower with rollercoaster. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Las Vegas 360 Travel and Tourism: LVCVA Convention Center 50th Anniversary, CCTV 4-Clark County TV, 2009
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Additional information from donor: Hosted by Vince Alberta.
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Las Vegas FAQ, The Travel Channel, 2002
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Additional information from donor: Answers on renowned aspects of Las Vegas
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Las Vegas Up Close: Theme Hotels and Mega Resorts, The Travel Channel, 2000
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