In 1933, the staff of the Harvard Lampoon stole the pine sculpture. Pandemonium ensued. The police immediately began searching for the codfish, and legislators were so upset that they could not accomplish anything. After about 50 hours, a tipster told police where they could find the wooden fish.
Sacred Cod, Massachusetts State House
From Nancy Parode, About.com
Inside the House Chamber, you'll find this cod sculpture hanging from the ceiling. Fishing has always been an important industry in Massachusetts.
Photo © Steve Parode
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