Deake's Wharf

Deake's Wharf is a historic wharf in Portland, Maine,[1] on the edge of the Fore River. It is located on Commercial Street immediately south of Sturdivant's Wharf.[2][3][4][5]

Deake's Wharf
LocationCommercial Street, Portland, Maine, U.S.

Brawn-Willard Company (later the Brawn Company) opened a sardine factory on the wharf in the early 20th century.[6][7]

References
  1. Portland's Plan – State of Maine, p. 162
  2. "Greater Portland Landmarks". Greater Portland Landmarks. 2020-06-23. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  3. "Plan of Portland, 1858". Maine Memory Network. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  4. Guide to the Piers and Wharves of Portland Harbor - City of Portland
  5. "Walk the Working Waterfront" - PortlandMaine.com
  6. "2014.057.2 | South Portland Historical Society". sphistory.pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  7. "Fish Packing, Deaks Wharf, Portland, 1924". Maine Memory Network. Retrieved 2024-06-03.

43°38′55″N 70°15′26″W

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