Aerial views of the Las Vegas Strip that starts in color and then shifts to black and white; includes views of MGM Grand, Vegas World, Sahara, Wet 'n Wild, Riveria, Circus Circus; switches back to color and the remainder is 360 views of the MGM Grand tower, marquee with Jubilee! sign, and neon signs during day and slowly fading into night shots. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchors discuss David Wirshing's (President) resignation one week after Bob Stupak's resignation as CEO from the Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchors discuss possible plans to extend the Stratosphere Tower to be almost 1,800 feet; two locals parachute off Stratosphere Tower and are confronted by police; interview with locals and one of the jumpers discuss other Las Vegas "dare devil" stunts. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchors discuss feasibility of monorail to help ease traffic and transportation challenges; interview clip with John Schlegel discussing Boyd Gaming and Stratosphere's commission of a feasibility study for monorail between Fremont Street Experience and Stratosphere; interview clips with local residents and tourists. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchors discuss the first 6 weeks of revenue for the Stratosphere Tower; discussion of $8 million dollar revenue still being below executive's expectations; interview clip with Tom Bruny and casino visitors, discuss possible rollercoaster upgrades and Top of the World restaurant. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchors problems at the Stratosphere Tower including 7 employees stuck for over 5 hours in a disabled high-speed elevator. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchor discusses the out of court settlement of a 5-year lawsuit between Bob Stupak (owner of the defunct Las Vegas Bullet newspaper) and unidentified individual. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
News anchor discusses the criticism of Stratosphere Tower, interviews locals and Bob Stupak on the topic, controversy over height increase (from 1,000 to 1,800 feet) and the FAA; "Nevada Week in Review" segment discusses city vote on tower height and controversy the following week and county disapproval of the 1,800 height increase. 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 anchors discuss the progress of the Stratosphere Tower construction; interview clips with construction workers regarding challenges of constructing the tower; views of giant crane, construction elevator, interior of restaurant, roller coasters, and workers at the top of the buildling. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.