Petworth in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Billy Simpson's House of Seafood and Steaks

3515 Georgia Avenue, NW

— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —

Billy Simpson's House of Seafood and Steaks Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013

1. Billy Simpson's House of Seafood and Steaks Marker

Inscription.
Billy Simpson's provided DC's African American community with an upscale venue for dining and socializing in the period when segregation was ending and African Americans claimed a larger role in city affairs. The restaurant (open 1956-1978) attracted intellectuals, professionals, entertainers, and African diplomats. Politicians, government officials, and journalists debated the issues of the day at roundtables hosted here by owner, community activist and philanthropist William W. Simpson. The building was added to the DC inventory of Historic Sites in 2008 and the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.

Location. 38° 56.29′ N, 77° 1.467′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Petworth. It is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of Randolph Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3515 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maria Gomez, RN, MPH (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Church of Seventh-day Adventists (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); Mr. Lincoln’s Ride (about 600 feet away); District Walls, 2016 (about 700 feet away); The Former Engine Co 24 of the District of Columbia Fire Department (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nazareth Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Robeson at Spring Flats (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013

2. Billy Simpson's House of Seafood and Steaks Marker

William W. "Billy" Simpson<br>(1914-1975) in his restaurant. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013

3. William W. "Billy" Simpson
(1914-1975) in his restaurant.

Close up of photo on marker
Washington Post Photo

Billy Simpson's House of Seafood and Steaks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013

4. Billy Simpson's House of Seafood and Steaks

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013

5. Billy Simpson's House of Seafood and Steaks

Inside Chez Billy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013

6. Inside Chez Billy

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,302 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 22, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.