Utah’s Legislature has debated a bill that would place a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female state senator in Utah and the country, in the U.S. Capitol. But as that bill gains traction, less conversation has centered around what to do with her predecessor — TV inventor Philo T. Farnsworth — if his statue is displaced.
If it passes, Farnsworth fans will be ready. Though the decision will ultimately be up to state lawmakers, some are already hearing from a number of cities that want the statue.
“We want to find a good home for Philo’s statue where he can continue to receive the respect and veneration he deserves,” said Rep.