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It was opened in 1919 as the Hotel Pennsylvania of "PEnnsylvania 6-5000" fame and renamed the Hotel Statler in 1948. In 1954, Hilton bought it and renamed it the Statler Hilton, which is how it was known when its history crossed with [[fandom's]]. Starting in the early 80s it went through various owners and names: The New York Statler, the New York Penta, and finally back to Hotel Pennsylvania. | It was opened in 1919 as the Hotel Pennsylvania of "PEnnsylvania 6-5000" fame and renamed the Hotel Statler in 1948. In 1954, Hilton bought it and renamed it the Statler Hilton, which is how it was known when its history crossed with [[fandom's]]. Starting in the early 80s it went through various owners and names: The New York Statler, the New York Penta, and finally back to Hotel Pennsylvania. | ||
| − | Its planned closure | + | Its planned closure was announced in April 2021 and demolition began in December. |
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Revision as of 07:53, 30 December 2022
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A hotel in Manhattan which was the site of a number conventions, including:
- 1967 -- Nycon 3
- 1972 -- Lunacon 15, an early Star Trek Convention
- 1973 -- Lunacon 16
- 1974 -- Lunacon 17
- 1976 -- 2nd World Fantasy Convention, Lunacon 19 (marred by much minor vandalism)
- 1981 -- Empiricon 3
It was opened in 1919 as the Hotel Pennsylvania of "PEnnsylvania 6-5000" fame and renamed the Hotel Statler in 1948. In 1954, Hilton bought it and renamed it the Statler Hilton, which is how it was known when its history crossed with fandom's. Starting in the early 80s it went through various owners and names: The New York Statler, the New York Penta, and finally back to Hotel Pennsylvania.
Its planned closure was announced in April 2021 and demolition began in December.
| Venue | —2021 |
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