Custom House 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 ...

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, on the edge of the Fore River. Named for Portland's United States Custom House, which stands across Commercial Street from the wharf, on

Fore Street High Street is a common street name for the primary business street of a city, town, or village, especially in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. It implies that it is the focal point for business, especially shopping. It is also a metonym fo ...

, the wharf is located between Maine Wharf (to the north) and Portland Pier (to the south). Today's businesses that exist on the wharf include Harbor Fish Market (on its southern side), Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room (northern side), and The Porthole pub, which was established in 1929. File:The Maine central. A journal of travel (1800) (14781063583).jpg, Maine Wharf (left) and Custom House Wharf in the late 19th century File:U.S. Custom House, Portland, ME Sep 03.jpg, Portland's Custom House, with the wharf located across Commercial Street behind it

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