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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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"Nevada Week in Review" on Stratospere Tower design: video, 1996 July 26
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Nevada Week in Review featuring host Mitch Fox along with panelists Fred Lewis of KNEWS Radio, Jeff German of the Las Vegas Sun, Phil Hevener of Las Vegas Style magazine, and Angela Rodriguez discussing Stratopshere Tower design and marketing. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stratosphere Tower height and mega resort plans: video, 1994 April 27 to 1994 April 28
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Las Vegas, Nevada newscasts discuss plans to increase the height of the Stratopshere Tower by 800 feet; Clips also describe a proposed mega resort through a merger of Vegas World and the Stratosphere Tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Nevada Week in Review", "Newsmakers", and "On Camera" segments about Stratosphere Tower: video, 1994 May 20 to 1994 May 21
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Las Vegas, Nevada newscast detailing plans by Nellis Air Force Base to alter flight plans due to height of Stratosphere Tower; Segment from Nevada Week in Review discussing issues with a proposed plan to increase the height of the Stratosphere Tower; Segment from an episode of Newsmakers featuring an interview with Jim Twohig of the Airline Pilot Association describing airline safety concerns; Segment from an episode of On Camera featuring interview with Robert Broadbent, Director of Aviation at McCarran Aiport in Las Vegas, Nevada. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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