Background
Bennett, Edward Herbert was born on December 22, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bennett, Edward Herbert was born on December 22, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1938; Master in Architecture, Harvard University, 1950.
Member firm, Schweikher & Elting (architects), Chicago, 1953-1954; Member firm, Elting & Bennett, 1954-1956; private practice architecture, Chicago, 1956-1994. Board of directors Chicago Regional Planning Association, 1952-1958. Vice chairman Lake County regional planning commission, 1958-1960, chairman, 1960-1970.
Board of directors Lyric Opera of Chicago, 1956-1976. Trustee Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago, 1958-1985, honorary trustee, 1985-1994. Trustee Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 1969-1978.
Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1940-1945. Member Chicago Orchestral Association, American Institute of Architects.
Son of Edward Herbert and Catherine (Jones) B. L child, Edward Herbert III. Married Katharine F. Phillips, November 4, l960.
Stepchildren: David C. Phillips, Frederick F. Phillips.