Chandler's Wharf Explained
Chandler's Wharf |
Other Name: | Fisherman's Wharf |
Former Names: | Central Wharf |
Location: | Commercial Street, Portland, Maine, U.S. |
Chandler's Wharf (also known as Fisherman's Wharf; formerly known as Central Wharf)[1] is a historic wharf in Portland, Maine, on the edge of the Fore River. It stands across Commercial Street from Dana Street and, on the waterfront side, between Long Wharf (to the north) and Widgery Wharf (to the south).[2] [3] [4] [5]
The wharf, which is named for John Chandler,[6] is now home to condominiums and businesses.
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Notes and References
- Book: Sterling's Marine Catalog: Being a Complete Marine Directory & Catalog Service for Shipbuilding Plants, Ship Repair Yards, Steamship Companies, Marine Manufacturers and Dealers and for Allied Industries ... . 1920 . Sterling-Cooper Corporation . en.
- Web site: 2020-06-23 . Greater Portland Landmarks . 2023-06-19 . Greater Portland Landmarks . en-US.
- Web site: Plan of Portland, 1858 . 2023-06-19 . Maine Memory Network . en.
- https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/438e85ad-b6d2-4d84-aaab-f2a91cb2e879 Guide to the Piers and Wharves of Portland Harbor
- https://www.portlandmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016_WTWW_map.pdf "Walk the Working Waterfront"
- https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=books_documents The Origins of the Street Names of the City of Portland, Maine as of 1995