THE ROOF “SAILS” of Sydney’s new Opera House now present a striking picture on the harbour. The tallest roof in the major hall is 221ft above sea level. When the “sails” are fully tiled, the roofs will weigh about 27,000 tons.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31319, 15 March 1967, Page 1
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41THE ROOF “SAILS” of Sydney’s new Opera House now present a striking picture on the harbour. The tallest roof in the major hall is 221ft above sea level. When the “sails” are fully tiled, the roofs will weigh about 27,000 tons. Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31319, 15 March 1967, Page 1
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