The 16th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Solacon, was held 29 August – 1 September 1958 at the Alexandria Hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA. 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."[1]
The chairman was Anna S. Moffatt. The guest of honor was Richard Matheson. The toastmaster was Anthony Boucher. Total attendance was 322.
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| Preceded by 15th World Science Fiction Convention Loncon in London, UK (1957) |
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Worldcons 16th World Science Fiction Convention in Los Angeles, California, USA (1958) |
Succeeded by 17th World Science Fiction Convention Detention in Detroit, USA (1959) |
   | NESFA.org: 1958 convention notes - Notes on the Long List of Worldcons |
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