Philcon I / Worldcon 1947 Information

Philcon I / Worldcon 1947

August 30 - September 1, 1947

Penn-Sheraton Hotel
Philadelphia, PA


Science Fiction Convention


The 5th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Philcon I, was held 30 August - 1 September 1947 at the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

The chairman was Milton Rothman. The guest of honor was John W. Campbell, Jr., the editor of Astounding Science Fiction magazine. L. Jerome Stanton served as Toastmaster.

Attendance:

200 total people (estimated)

Registration Information

At-Door Rates
All 3 Days: $1

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