5th World Science Fiction Convention
5th Worldcon (1947)
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The 5th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Philcon I, was held on 30 August–1 September 1947 at the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
GenreScience fiction
Dates30 August–1 September 1947
VenuePenn-Sheraton Hotel
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
| Philcon I, the 5th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 30 August–1 September 1947 |
| Venue | Penn-Sheraton Hotel |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | ~200 |
The chairman was Milton Rothman.
Participants
Attendance was approximately 200.
Guests of honor
- John W. Campbell, Jr.
- L. Jerome Stanton (toastmaster)
