Chandler's Wharf (also known as Fisherman's Wharf; formerly known as Central Wharf) is a historic

wharf A wharf ( or wharfs), quay ( , also ), staith, or staithe is a structure on the shore of a harbour or on the bank of a river or canal where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers. Such a structure includes one or more Berth (mo ...

Portland, Maine Portland is the List of municipalities in Maine, most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat, seat of Cumberland County, Maine, Cumberland County. Portland's population was 68,408 at the 2020 census. The Portland metropolit ...

, 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).Guide to the Piers and Wharves of Portland Harbor
- City of Portland"Walk the Working Waterfront"
- PortlandMaine.com The wharf, which is named for

John Chandler John Chandler (February 1, 1762September 25, 1841) was an American politician and soldier of Maine. The political career of Chandler, a Democratic-Republican, was interspersed with his involvement in the state militia during both the American ...

,''The Origins of the Street Names of the City of Portland, Maine as of 1995''
– Norm and Althea Green, Portland Public Library (1995) is now home to condominiums and businesses.

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Transport infrastructure completed in the 18th century Wharves in Portland, Maine {{Maine-struct-stub

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