He served during World War II from 1943 until after the end of the war-primarily at the Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah. After graduation from Francis Parker, with pending draft notices at the age of 17, Gorey enrolled for some art courses at the Art Institute of Chicago before entering the U.S. At graduation, Edward had the highest regional scores on college boards and received scholarships to Harvard and Yale and other academic institutions. He emerged from Francis Parker an exceptional student, active in school events, exhibits, school publications, and even getting drawings published in Chicago newspapers.
Edward skipped several grades, eventually ending up at the Francis Parker School in the ninth grade. Edward’s upbringing was chaotic with his parents constantly moving within Chicago. The House became a museum in 2002.Įdward was a child prodigy, drawing pictures at 18 months, and teaching himself to read by age three. JOHN GOREY, who owned the House from 1979 till his death in 2000. The Edward Gorey House is the former dwelling of author and artist EDWARD ST.
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