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