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Jorn Utzon was 38 when he started the Sydney Opera House in 1959
The Sydney Opera House was officially opened in October 1973. That makes it 37 years old in October 2010. Construction on the Opera House actually began in 1959.
Construction on the Sydney Opera House began in 1959, but it didn't open until October 20, 1973. Jorn Utzon was the architect.
The Sydney Opera House, was designed by 38 year old Danish architect Jørn Utzon. On JJanuary 29, 1957 his entry, scheme number 218, was announced the winner of the 'International competition for The Sydney opera house at Bennelong Point.
The Sydney Opera House was built in Sydney because a lot of tourists visit Sydney so it is a great location to build something like that.At the time that it was suggested there should be some sort of performing arts centre in Sydney the venues that were available to accept quality overseas artists were pretty sad old barns & sheds. There was not one venue with high quality presentation and descent technical standards to be able to house international stars. Sydney administrators and State government officials seemed to agree that it was time to create such a venue. But... where to locate it? Would you believe at the time this was happening the site on Bennelong Point where the Opera House now stands was occupied by an enormous electric tram barn. It was here that many Sydney trams rested at night. With a beautiful harbour like Sydney's a tram barn was not in the running to win any beauty prizes. To summarise ....'need' was the reason the Opera House was built in Sydney. Thank goodness it happened! David Hensler (Retired Theatre Manager at the Sydney Opera House - 15 years)
Jorn Utzon was 38 when he started the Sydney Opera House in 1959
The sydney opera house is 30 yrs old this year The sydney opera house is 30 yrs old this year
The Sydney Opera House was officially opened in October 1973. That makes it 37 years old in October 2010. Construction on the Opera House actually began in 1959.
sydney's most famous house is called Opera house.
Construction on the Sydney Opera House began in 1959, but it didn't open until October 20, 1973. Jorn Utzon was the architect.
The Sydney Opera House, was designed by 38 year old Danish architect Jørn Utzon. On JJanuary 29, 1957 his entry, scheme number 218, was announced the winner of the 'International competition for The Sydney opera house at Bennelong Point.
The Sydney Opera House, was designed by 38 year old Danish architect Jørn Utzon. On JJanuary 29, 1957 his entry, scheme number 218, was announced the winner of the 'International competition for The Sydney opera house at Bennelong Point.
Opera is a not very old tradition, 1963 was its world heritage site day.
The Opera house is just special because it has such amazing and unique architecture which has made it become symbol of Australia, kind of like the Old Man in the Mountain is a symbol of New Hampshire.
The Sydney Opera House was built in Sydney because a lot of tourists visit Sydney so it is a great location to build something like that.At the time that it was suggested there should be some sort of performing arts centre in Sydney the venues that were available to accept quality overseas artists were pretty sad old barns & sheds. There was not one venue with high quality presentation and descent technical standards to be able to house international stars. Sydney administrators and State government officials seemed to agree that it was time to create such a venue. But... where to locate it? Would you believe at the time this was happening the site on Bennelong Point where the Opera House now stands was occupied by an enormous electric tram barn. It was here that many Sydney trams rested at night. With a beautiful harbour like Sydney's a tram barn was not in the running to win any beauty prizes. To summarise ....'need' was the reason the Opera House was built in Sydney. Thank goodness it happened! David Hensler (Retired Theatre Manager at the Sydney Opera House - 15 years)
The House that Ruth Built.
Old Parliament House was built because meetings needed to be held for important reasons and for the prime minister and deputy prime minister to hold meetings about the government.