| Solacon, the 16th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Alexandria Hotel |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Country | United States |
| First held | August 29-September 1, 1958 |
| Attendance | 322 |
The 16th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Solacon, was held August 29–September 1, 1958, at the Alexandria Hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA.[1][2][3] Solacon was physically in Los Angeles, but (by mayoral proclamation) technically in South Gate, California, to fulfill their bid slogan of "South Gate in '58."[4]
Superfan Rick Sneary had a cardboard sign at this convention that read "We'll do it again in 2010" that he carried to numerous future Worldcons. His death in 1990 laid that dream to rest and the 2010 Worldcon happened in Melbourne, Australia.
The chairman was Anne S. Moffatt. The guest of honor was Richard Matheson. The toastmaster was Anthony Boucher. Total attendance was 322.
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The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year.[5] Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society.[6]
| Preceded by 15th World Science Fiction Convention Loncon in London, UK (1957) |
List of Worldcons 16th World Science Fiction Convention in Los Angeles, California, USA (1958) |
Succeeded by 17th World Science Fiction Convention Detention in Detroit, USA (1959) |