WOW ! I In the fall of 1983 through much of 1984, a friend & i LIVED at the Sterling. one bed w/ a "taco effect" mattress......WHEEEEE! Got a new double mattress. Still have pictures of the room, view out the window. Knew some nice folks there.Aad often wonder where they are. !n the early *80s the feel was one of low rent housing . The was a small club downstairs near the lobby & a cafe where I often had WONDERFUL breakfasts.I have had dreams I was back there. I can tell a lot of people hold great affection for the Sterling & yes ,we all loved that lobby. It was a'draw' then ..People came in just to show it to visitors from out of area..Must check the forum out . Just might find some references to that period. SO GLAD YOU FOUND AN ENTRY WAY!!!!!!!!i i CAN ENJOY THE Sterling here in Portland, OR