Schlotterbeck and Foss Building

The Schlotterbeck and Foss Building, located at 117 Preble Street in Portland, Maine, is a historic factory constructed in 1927, showcasing rare Art Deco architecture designed by notable Maine architects John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens. This five-story masonry structure features a distinctive exterior of buff brick and cast stone, with decorative details that highlight its architectural significance. Originally established as a pharmacy by Arthur Schlotterbeck and later expanded into a producer of patent medicines and cooking extracts, the building represents a well-preserved example of industrial design from its era. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016, making it a noteworthy site for both tourists and researchers interested in architectural history and industrial heritage.