Sydney Opera House

10 Jan 1958 - first Sydney Opera House Lottery
On this da 10 January 1958 the first Opera House Lottery was drawn

2 Mar 1959 - Sydney Opera House construction began
On this Day work officially began on Stage 1 of the Sydney Opera House

Jigsaw: Sydney Opera House
Take some time to relax and puzzle away! Or make each puzzle as challenging as you like by choosing the number of pieces to play.

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 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

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

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