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Channel 8 news segment about the closure of Little Giant Market store: video

Date

1989-11-09

Archival Collection

Description

Channel 8 evening news segment on the closure of the Little Giant Market behind Vegas World. News segment features interior shots of the store and interviews with the owners, Joe and Carol Kerekes. 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 segment about Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and Stratosphere: video

Date

1993-11-17

Archival Collection

Description

Local news channel anchors discuss Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and the Stratosphere to Lyle Berman/Grand Casinos amid financial troubles with the Stratosphere construction; Lyle Berman comments on the sale throughout the various clips. 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 segments about the Luxor and Stratosphere Tower construction-related fires: video

Date

1993-09-13 to 1993-09-14

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss the high winds pausing work on the Stratosphere tower after the 1993 fire; shots of the damaged crane and building are shown; Perini Construction company's ties to the Luxor and Stratosphere Tower fires. 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 segments about eviction of tenants of Meadows Village apartment complex: video

Date

1994-09-13

Archival Collection

Description

News anchors report on the eviction of tenants of Meadows Village apartment complex and their relocation agreement with Vegas World/Stratosphere. One clip includes reports of how the eviction and relocation assistance will affect employees of Vegas World who live in the area. 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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Channel 8 news segment about expansions to the Stratosphere: video, 1996 May 23

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Channel 8 evening news segment discussing expansions to the Stratosphere including plans for a high end gambling room, grand ballroom, additional hotel rooms, and attractions including the "Belly of the Beast" King Kong themed amusement ride. Segment includes interview with Tom Bruny from the Stratosphere discussing plans for an aquarium attraction that will open in 1997. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38

Archival Component

Memo about water usage in 1935 in Las Vegas, March 24, 1938

Date

1938-03-24

Archival Collection

Description

Paper from notepad listing the number of gallons of water used in 1935 by the water company and the railroad. Information is provided by Johnson, Office Engineer. Typed telephone message from Mr. Johnson, Office Engineer.

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News segments about Stratosphere workers electing to be unionized and issues with the Stratosphere roller coaster: video

Date

1996-05-07
1996-05-08

Archival Collection

Description

Channel 13 and Channel 3 news segments about Stratosphere Tower employees electing to unionize. Channel 3 segment includes shots of Stratosphere housekeeping staff protesting after being fired for wearing union badges. Channel 3 news segment about closure of the Stratosphere rollercoaster, the High Roller, after a drive cylinder fell off the track while the ride was in motion. News segment includes live footage of the Stratosphere Tower at night. 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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