Wright Wharf Explained
Wright Wharf (or Wright's Wharf) is a historic wharf in Portland, Maine,[1] on the edge of the Fore River. It is located on Commercial Street between Portland Fish Pier (to the north) and Hobson's Wharf (to the south).[2] [3] [4] [5] Brown's Wharf formerly stood to the north,[6] where the parking lot for Portland Fish Pier is today.
The wharf is named for A. R. Wright, who owned a coal works on it in the early 20th century.[7] The wharf is owned by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.[8]
Notes and References
- News: Carkhuff . David . January 19, 2010 . The mystery of Widgery Wharf . 21 November 2011 . Portland Daily Sun.
- 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"
- Web site: View from Wright's Wharf to Brown's Wharf, Portland, 1928 . 2024-06-03 . Vintage Maine Images . en.
- Web site: 352 Wrights Wharf, Portland, 1924 . 2024-06-03 . Maine Memory Network . en.
- https://www.maine.gov/mdot/grants/pidp/docs/2023/Appendix%20G_Letters%20of%20Support/Fore%20River%20Shoreline%20Dredging%20Support%20Letters.pdf Board of Harbor Commissioners for Portland Harbor
