1 the opera house in sydney

Sydney Opera House

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  • Launch of Opera House Competition

    The competition to design an opera house is launched.
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  • Close of Opera House Competition

    At the close of competition, 233 entries had been lodged, from 28 countries. Source

  • Opera House Competition won by Jørn Utzon

    Scheme Number 218 by Jørn Utzon is selected as the winning entry. Source

  • Utzon arrives in Sydney

    Architect Utzon makes his first trip to Sydney, Australia. Source

  • Formation of Sydney Opera House Trust

    To this day, the Sydney Opera House Trust operates and maintains the site Source

  • Utzon's efforts recognised

    Utzon is recognised as a Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Source

  • Utzon withdraws!

    Utzon withdraws from the Sydney Opera House project. Source

  • Protest!

    A petition holding 3,000 signatures is presented to Premier Robert Askin, calling for the reinstatement of Utzon. Source

  • Appointment of new architects

    Peter Hall, DS Littlemore, Lionel Todd and EH Farmer are appointed as the Opera House's new architects. Source

  • First Public Performance

    The first public performance - Prokofiev's 'War and Peace' occurs at the Opera House by the Australian Opera. Source

  • Opening ceremony

    The Opera House was formally opened by Elizabeth II. Source

  • 'Keys to City' given to Utzon

    The Mayor of Sydney, Councillor Frank Sartor, presents Utzon with the award. Source

  • Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony

    The Opening Ceremony begins at the Sydney Opera House. Source

  • House listed on State Heritage Register

    The Opera House is designated as a Heritage site. Source

  • House is given National Heritage status

    The Opera House is listed on the National Heritage register. Source

  • Granted UNESCO World Heritage Status

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