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Deake's 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 ...
in
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, on the edge of the Fore River. It is located on Commercial Street immediately south of Sturdivant's Wharf."Walk the Working Waterfront"
- PortlandMaine.com
Brawn-Willard Company (later the Brawn Company) opened a sardine factory on the wharf in the early 20th century.


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