The shipping sheds and wharves were constructed in 1904 with roofs added to the wharves in 1916. The row of seven remaining sheds was the centerpiece of the Maurice River and Delaware Bay oyster industry. These buildings are one of the few remainders of the multi-million dollar industry that once prospered on the bay. Built by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the sheds and its associated industries employed thousands of workers and defined the regional economy. The applicant purchased the site in 2001 for use as their headquarters, a museum, educational facility, and as the base of operations for the tall ship, A.J. Meerwald.

The current Trust grant will help fund the fourth phase of restoration activities including interior and exterior finishes, wharf roof restoration and installation of heating, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical systems. Completion of this phase will provide office and educational space within the historic shipping sheds.

Previous grants helped fund the second and third phases of restoration and preparation of a historic structure report.

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