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Revenues low during first 6 weeks of Stratosphere operation: video

Date

1996-06-11

Archival Collection

Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Seven employees stuck in Stratosphere staff elevator: video

Date

1996-07-11

Archival Collection

Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Lawsuit regarding Las Vegas Bullet: video

Date

1993-02-15

Archival Collection

Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Stratosphere Tower height controversy: video

Date

1994-06-11

Archival Collection

Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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"In Depth Look at the Stratosphere Tower: Part 3": video

Date

1996-02-28

Archival Collection

Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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"Newsmakers" Stratosphere Tower construction update: video

Date

1995-09-23

Archival Collection

Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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"In Depth Look at the Stratosphere Tower: Part 1 & 2": video

Date

1996-02-26

Archival Collection

Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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News anchors comment on Stratosphere Tower: video

Date

1994-02-24

Archival Collection

Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Stratosphere Tower height controversy: video

Date

1994-05-11 to 1994-05-12

Archival Collection

Description

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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Stratosphere Corporation tests "Big Shot" ride: video

Date

1996-02-10

Archival Collection

Description

"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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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