The old tuna cannery, known to writers as Tie's Warehouse, has been one of my most favorite buildings since moving up here nearly 4 years ago. I began this project of documenting the building's history and physical characteristics--graffiti, homeless, writers, urban explorers and photographers, essentially everyone who utilizes the building. There has really been a push for me to photograph this building in it's entirety. People have began scrapping the bulding for what's left of the metal inside. The window frames are already gone, which is a shame. I felt the need to capture the essence of this beautiful building before it is reduced to a concrete skeleton. This structure, which has been state property since 1970, has become a cultural icon for the San Francisco. I have also heard rumors that it has been designated as a historical landmark, yet I could not find any information to support the claim. Rumor had it that this building was owned by Cal Trans, and that their plan was to demolish it, but I could not find any documentation to prove it. Finally, late last year, 2009, the old cannery was demolished.

To see other photos of the building and graffiti visit my flickr page:
flickr.com/photos/andrehermann/sets/72157606562749963/