Big Flaps.L.A.-based Canvas Specialty Inc. has put what it bills as the world's largest tent tent, portable shelter of canvas, skins, felt, matting, or other material usually supported by poles and used chiefly by nomads, hunters, and campers. Tents have been used by pastoral peoples since ancient times and are mentioned in the Old Testament and in Homer. up for sale. Big enough to cover more than two football fields and hold 12,500 people, the so-called 200X is 740 feet long, 200 feet wide and 60 feet high. Canvas Specialty made the tent back in 1993 as an outgrowth of its Persian Gulf War Persian Gulf War or Gulf War (1990–91) International conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. Though justified by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on grounds that Kuwait was historically part of Iraq, the invasion was presumed to be tent orders. Through the years, it has provided shelter for several major gatherings, including confabs involving former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George Bush. But the firm says it is no longer interested in renting it out. The tent, which would cost about $2 million if it was new, has attracted several offers for around $1 million, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Steven Hauck, a consultant helping with its sale. "Two Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. hotels have expressed interest," Hauck said. "Someone from Mexico flew up to take a look." |
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