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Showboat "Good Times Rollin'" campaign ad raw footage: video, 1984 December 17
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Raw footage of actors holding and sniffing a glass of wine, pastries, and pie; set crew can be seen directing the models' hands, applying makeup, and talking off camera; there is no audio for this footage; Showboat casino chips are laid out on a black background; b-roll of food, golfing, gaming, and the Showboat marquee close out the footage. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Circus Circus exterior and interior b-roll footage: video, 1986 February 01
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B-roll footage of Circus Circus; begins with RV park and casino/hotel exterior during the day; the shuttle moves across the track with the rotating Circus Circus manor sign behind; main marquee sign; shots of the porte-cochère with lights on during the day, cars and people pass through underneath; interior shots of various games and signs; exterior view of the casino at sunset and at night. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Aerial views of Las Vegas Strip: video, 1989
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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.
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David Wirshing resigns from Stratosphere: video, 1996 July 29
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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.
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Possible height extention for Stratosphere Tower and parachute jumpers: video, 1994 March 21
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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.
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Feasibility of monorail between Fremont Street and Stratosphere Tower: video, 1996 April 08
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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.
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Revenues low during first 6 weeks of Stratosphere operation: video, 1996 June 11
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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.
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Seven employees stuck in Stratosphere staff elevator: video, 1996 July 11
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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.
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Lawsuit regarding Las Vegas Bullet: video, 1993 February 15
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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.
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Stratosphere Tower height controversy: video, 1994 June 11
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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.
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