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"In Depth Look at the Stratosphere Tower: Part 1 & 2": video, 1996 February 26
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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.
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News anchors comment on Stratosphere Tower: video, 1994 February 24
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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.
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Stratosphere Tower height controversy: video, 1994 May 11 to 1994 May 12
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Local news anchors discuss Clark County's threat to use public nuisance law to halt construction of tower; controversy around the desire to add additional 800 feet to the already 1,000 foot Tower; interview clips with Bob Stupak and Lyle Berman from press conference preceding city vote. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stratosphere Corporation tests "Big Shot" ride: video, 1996 February 10
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"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.
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"On the Record" and "Newsmakers" interviews with Bob Stupak: video, 1990 February 18
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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.
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Stratosphere Tower height controversy addressed in special county comission meeting: video, 1994 May 25
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Local news anchor discusses various county and city rules which may limit tower height; Clark County meets in a special session to discuss using state law to declare the tower a public nuisance based on height; City Council to vote and make final decision. 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 31 to 1994 June 01
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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.
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"Moody Report" on Stratosphere stock: video, 1994 February 25
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"Moody Report" discusses Stratosphere stock options starting off slow but doing well at the time of the report. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Vegas World use of eminent domain: video, 1994 May 05
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Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak's desire to clear area next to Vegas World for construction of Stupak Tower (Stratosphere); Stupak threatened use of eminent domain to clear surrounding park and Meadows Village homes; interview clips of local residents who would be impacted by eviction. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Vegas World marketing techniques under investigation: video, 1992 July 20
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Local news anchor discusses Bob Stupak's controversial marketing techniques for new Stratosphere Tower; State Gaming regulators and FBI investigate membership offers and possible over-selling by Stupak; interview clips with Stupak's attorney. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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