Sydney Opera House - the Gold Book
The printed booklet, commonly known as the “Gold Book”, was
issued to accompany the “Ceremony to Commemorate the Commencement of the Sydney Opera House” on 2 March 1959
At this ceremony the Premier, the Hon. J.J. Cahill M.L.A., positioned a plaque indicating the point from which all measurements of the Sydney Opera House would be taken. The booklet comprises a foreword by the Premier, comments on the Opera House, notes on the competition, the site, the design, and plans.
The booklet was printed in Sydney by V.C.N Blight, Government Printer in 1959.
A sample from the Gold Book
The Gold Book (PDF)
Sydney Opera House booklets
Sydney Opera House - the Brown Book
Conditions and Programme for an International Competition for a National Opera House at Bennelong Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney Opera House - the Red Book
This 1958 report (known also as the Red Book) was presented by Jørn Utzon to the Premier and the Sydney Opera House Committee in order to give … a project which realizes in practical form the vision of the competition
Sydney Opera House - the Yellow Book
This 1962 report (commonly known as the Yellow Book) comprises plans submitted by Jørn Utzon and consultants
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Sydney Opera House guide
A brief history of the Sydney Opera House plus a select list of records relating to the design, construction and official opening
2 Mar 1959 - Sydney Opera House construction began
On this Day work officially began on Stage 1 of the Sydney Opera House