Bill's Diner
Also known as A Streetcar Named Desire; VDHR File No. 187-0014
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Bill's Diner
Bill's Diner, at 1 Depot St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 16, 1996. It was among the first 4 of Chatham’s 8 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Diners of Virginia MPS. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric commercial building in Virginia, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
1 Depot St., Chatham · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Bill's Diner
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Questions about Bill's Diner
Is Bill's Diner on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 16, 1996 (Register number 96001450).
Is Bill's Diner a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pittsylvania County Courthouse, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Bill's Diner?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Bill's Diner?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41678868 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.