Between 2010-12, the waterfront set was renovated.
In 2014, the waterfront district was shown to be severely deteriorated. ELQ created the Waterfront Revitalization Project, with new jobs for the community to redevelop the area. The project unfortunately ran out of funding and was never completed.
History[]
As its name suggests, Port Charles is a major port. The Waterfront district has been under the control of Sonny Corinthos for over a decade, though rival gangs have tried to move in on his territory, such as Lorenzo Alcazar, the Ruiz brothers, and others. Bobbie's, a local eatery, is located in this area and the Elm Street Pier is also located here. Rick Webber rented a cottage for him and Monica Quartermaine during their affair in this area. It was here they were stalked by Alan Quartermaine who was tried to kill them. Majority of the Port Charles waterfront is owned by the Pride-Philips Company, which was given to Courtney Matthews as a thank you from a woman whose life she saved. Courtney later sold Pride-Philips to Lorenzo Alcazar.
Elm Street is a poorer district within the city and is located near The Waterfront. It is notable for being the place where one of the city's most famous and flamboyant residents, Luke Spencer, grew up. Luke's sister, Bobbie Spencer, owned a restored brownstone here, which became the residence of several Port Charles citizens. Alan Quartermaine and Mike Corbin used this district of Port Charles to meet up with prostitutes while fighting addictions. Maxie Jones was almost raped here after buying hydrocodone for Lucky Spencer. Robert Scorpio was beaten up by Lorenzo Alcazar's enforcers for not revealing the location of Skye Quartermaine, who was pregnant with his child at the time.
Fisherman Village is The Waterfront development constructed by mobsters in the "Tumble Dry" money laundering scam. Dan Rooney, Commissioner of Waterfront Development, tried to oppose the construction due to the shoddy construction plans, but was silenced in an "accident" arranged by Mr. Big (Co-Police Chief Burt Ramsey).
The B/N Department Store is located somewhere in this area. Pier 55 is where the launch for Spoon Island is located. Many high level Port Charles citizens meet on the Elm St. Pier daily.
The Waterfront is also a popular place for jogging - with the Bellweather Steps providing a spectacular view of the harbor. It's also the location of the Polar Bear Plunge charity event.
There are 57 piers on The Waterfront where many events happen including disaster and crime:
In February 1991, many Port Charles citizens protested the arrival of the freighter S.S. Tracy owned by the Quartermaine family. The boat sank on arrival in the middle of Port Charles Harbor, unleashing toxic chemicals and causing an environmental disaster.
On March 17, 2008, one of the warehouses on the docks, an abandoned cannery, exploded. Sonny met with Claudia Zacchara to return Johnny to her. She arrived, and got on the phone with an ally to try and peace with them and Sonny. Meanwhile, Trevor Lansing and sniper stood on a loft in the warehouse, poised to shoot Claudia. Ric Lansing and Marianna Erosa were in another part of it, trying to cover the dead body of Randy. Carly finally finds Michael, where he confesses to shooting Kate Howard. They began to leave and go home. Meanwhile, a bomb is slowly ticking away. Right as the sniper pulls his trigger, the bomb goes of, and an explosion rips through the building. Everyone survives the event, but Carly miscarries her baby. Soon after the Docks became the site of a fake prescription drug ring headed up by Jerry Jacks. The ring produced placebos that claimed at least one life; a female heart patient. Matt Hunter was the prime suspect, but the extent of his involvement cleared. Andrei Karpov had a cargo ship, Odyssey, docked in the harbor.
When the Russian mob invaded PC in 2008 various events occured here including: Andrei Karpov stabbing Sonny and throwing him into the harbor with weights tied to his ankles. Carly jumped in and saved him just in time. Weeks later, Sonny killed Karpov here. In late December, Sasha Donev was shot and killed by a sniper here. In early January 2009, a brainwwashed Drew Cain blew up Sonny's latest cargo shipment. In 2011, Shawn Butler stops a bomb from going off at the Waterfront later Dante Falconeri is shot here. In 2012, Jerry Jacks's boat explodes following the leakage of gas from a shootout on the docks involving, Sonny, Sean, John McBain, and Dante. Sonny and Jasper Jacks were onboard but both managed to swim to shore.
Pier 14:
In September 2011, J.T. tells Johnny Zacchara that cut drugs are being stored at the old packaging house on the pier. Johnny has J.T. call his contact, Rudy Trujillo, to arrange a meeting. Before Rudy arrives, Johnny gives J.T. a gun for protection. Johnny calls Rudy's name and forces J.T. to shoot Rudy. Rudy shoots back and hits J.T. in the abdomen. Both men are killed.
Pier 17:
Nikolas pays a man to attack Hayden here. He "rescues" Hayden from the attacker and convinces her that Valentin wants her dead and she should leave town which she reluctantly does. [Nov 26-27, 2019]
After her brother Rocco Falconeri wouldn't believe that Charlotte had a secret bodyguard (her thought-dead uncle Nikolas), she jumped into the freezing harbor to prove him wrong. [Dec 17, 2019]
Pier 27:
On January 3, 2022, Britt waits for a boat out of town at this pier but she leaves when she hears Josslyn call for help with The Hook attacks her on Pier 55. Later Drew and Carly kiss here.
Pier 47:
The group boards Matt Hunter's charter boat for his party here. [Oct 2011]
Anna thinks Lucy is meeting Victor here for a cruise in the harbor (Lucy is told to be on Pier 55). [Oct 18, 2022]
Pier 52:
A boat explodes as it is pulling into the harbor [Sep 2003]
Caleb Morley murders Alison Barrington. Caleb returns to the Pier along with Rafe Kovich, Jr. and Officer Bud Carlson. Caleb stabs Officer Carlson to death and tries to kidnap Rafe but fails. [Jan 2013]
Todd Manning and Heather Webber hide out at here while waiting for a boat in order to leave Port Charles but before they can, Caleb arrives and stops Heather from leaving with Danny Morgan by choking her neck and throwing her into the harbor, Caleb tries to kidnap Danny but Todd stops Caleb and both Todd and Caleb struggle over the stroller. Caleb threatens Todd to leave but Todd refuses and before Caleb can do anything he hears the police sirens and runs off. After Todd is arrested, Caleb goes back to the Pier where he kidnaps both Sam McCall and Danny. [Feb 2013]
Michael Corinthos and Morgan Corinthos had a fight here and Michael fell in the water. Morgan left him to drown and Michael almost did until Franco saved him. [Nov 2013]
Kiki Jerome is shot in the abdomen by Landon Dixon who is in the middle of a gun deal on the pier. [Feb 2016]
Anna Devane is attacked, knocked out, and locked in a meat locker by Carlos Rivera. Carlos is later stabbed three times with a dagger by Julian Jerome and kicked into the water. [May 2016]
Jordan meets here with Marcus Taggert who was thought to be dead. [Aug 18, 2020]
Julian Jerome holds his "wife" Nelle Benson-Jerome at gunpoint, after she blackmailed him into kidnapping her son. He is attacked by Marcus Taggert, whom he shoots, Nelle gets away, and Julian throws the gun in the harbor before he leaves. Jason Morgan is surprised to find Marcus while following a lead on the kidnapping. [Aug 24, 2020]
Lucy is shot with a rubber bullet by Holly wearing an Anna mask here after Lucy was waiting for Victor to go on a cruise in the harbor. [Oct 18, 2022]
Josslyn is attacked by The Hook here. Britt protects Josslyn and is defended by Dex who shoots the Hook's hand causing her to drop her hook and run off.
Dante discovers Jason and Hamish here. Hamish shoots Dante and Jason kills Hamish.
Gallery[]
The "Serenity" leaves the Port Charles Harbor. (1980)
A rental cottage on the Waterfront (1980)
Rick Webber and Monica Quartermaine enjoy a date on the Waterfront (1980)
Alan Quartermaine stalks his wife on the Waterfront (1980)
Port Authority of Port Charles located on the docks (1991)
The freighter "E.L.Q. Tracy" arrives in the Port Charles harbor (1991)
Jason Morgan finds his nephew Michael Corinthos and brother A.J. Quartermaine on Elm Street Pier
Pregnant Sam McCall and Jason on Elm Street Pier
Sisters Sam and Molly Lansing-Davis on Elm Street Pier (2009)
Sonny and Luke on the pier at Christmas (2010)
Sean Blakemore and Alexis Davis assist Sonny Corinthos after a bomb explodes at the docks. John McBain watches on. (2012)
Jason shoots a thug on the pier
Elizabeth Webber goes to Pier 52, to remember Jason (2012)
Lucy Coe, John, and Sam deal with killing "vampire rock star" and John's look-alike Caleb Morley (2013)
Griffin Munro punches Kevin Collins on the docks, in response to Kiki Jerome's death
Sonny, Jason, and Curtis Ashford on Pier 55
Henchman Bryce Henderson and Peter August
Anna Devane shoots Carlos Rivera on Pier 54
Harrison Chase on Pier 55
Lulu Spencer and Rocco Falconeri help Charlotte Cassadine after she is rescued by Dustin Phillips on Pier 17
Drone footage of Lucy Coe's shooting (2022)
Scene of Oz Haggerty's death by hook (2022)
Josslyn Jacks is attacked by The Hook on NYE (2022)
Britt Westbourne contemplates staying in town (2023)
Spencer Cassadine and Trina Robinson watch NYE fireworks with the crowd (2023)