Quote Originally Posted by Zacha341 View Post
WOW! I did not know that! As it is such a 'tall' structure I think it gets lost that is it could be so large. It has not been book for anything in some time... Tragic. I think the area is got alot to do with it. I am a dyed-in-wool Detroit venturing all over on buss and car all my life and I would not feel comfortable around there...
Last year I parked my old VW filled with gear [[I'm a musician) across the street in one of the lots from the Temple to see some friends that were performing in the main theater that night. I was gone for a few hours. Never had a problem, granted it was still daytime and all that but honestly while I was worried, in the end there was no problem.

I find if you acknowledge people, make eye contact, smile, be friendly; you'll not only be appreciated, but the gesture will also put off anyone thinking about breaking in because you've seen their face. Or at least in my experience parking in and around Detroit.