Philcon

Philcon, also known as the "Philadelphia Science Fiction Conference", is an annual three-day science fiction convention held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey (formerly the Crowne Plaza Hotel).

[4][5] A picture taken of the group at Independence Hall has appeared in a number of the histories of science fiction fandom.

Part of the group went to John Baltadonis' home to examine his art collection and the printing press used to publish the PSFS newsletter.

One of the attendees, John B. Michel published an account of the day, the first convention report, in a New York fanzine:[citation needed] Nine people attended the first Philcon in 1936.

Others are thought to have attended, but they are not shown in the picture.Some fan historians claim that the 1936 Philadelphia Science Fiction Conference, a.k.a.