11th World Science Fiction Convention
The 11th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Philcon II, was held on 5–7 September 1953 at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was the first Worldcon to present the Hugo Awards.
| Philcon II, the 11th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
The Bellevue Stratford Hotel | |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 5–7 September 1953 |
| Venue | Bellevue-Stratford Hotel |
| Location(s) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | ~750 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The supporting organization was the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society. The chairman was Milton A. Rothman, replacing the late James A. Williams.
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