Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of the first all-electric television, will always be remembered for his contributions to the advancement of technology used worldwide. This legacy led to Utah’s creation of a bronze statue given to the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. in 1990. Philo’s statue currently resides with 99 others given by all 50 states – two statues for each state. After nearly 30 years representing Utah in the U.S. Capitol, the statue will be removed and installed in a new place of honor. Taking his place, in Aug. 2020, is a statue of Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon. The designer of this statue was selected and announced during the 2019 General Session.
To ensure a smooth transition, the Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Oversight Committee intends to work with the Utah Department of Heritage and Arts, legislators and members of the Farnsworth family to find a suitable new home for Philo. The committee is starting the process by requesting proposals for publicly accessible locations until Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. To access RFP material and requirements, click here. All proposals should be submitted electronically to the Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Oversight Committee. Additional information can be found here.
New home of the Philo T. Farnsworth Statue – Nov. 15 Press Release
Philo T. Farnsworth Statue Needs A New Home–Any Good Ideas? – Deseret News
About the Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Oversight Committee:
Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Oversight Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established by the legislature to accomplish the fundraising, design, and construction of a Statue to be placed in the United States Capitol.