Noreascon is the name used by four Boston Worldcons: Noreascon I in 1971, Noreascon Two in 1980, Noreascon 3 in 1989, and Noreascon 4 in 2004.
| Quick fact | Information |
|---|---|
| Convention name | Noreascon |
| City | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Worldcons | 1971, 1980, 1989, 2004 |
| Known for | Boston-area Worldcon tradition and Massachusetts Convention Fandom |
The Four Noreascons
The Noreascon sequence shows Boston fandom returning to Worldcon hosting across several decades, each time in a changed fan and publishing environment.
Noreascon 3
Noreascon 3, held in 1989, is especially useful for researchers because its guests, Hugo context, and attendance are well documented. See Noreascon 3.
Why Boston Matters
Boston Worldcons connect regional fandom, professional guests, fan guests, Hugo history, and the long memory of New England fan culture.
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