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First Industrial Realty Sells 4 Midwest Buildings
April 8, 2008

A four-building industrial portfolio totaling 355,000 square feet was sold by First Industrial Realty Trust Inc., according to Converse Capital L.L.C, which facilitated the sale on behalf of the seller. Cobalt Capital Partners, a Dallas, Texas-based private real estate equity firm was the buyer. The properties are located at 385 Fenton Lane, West Chicago; 905 Paramount Parkway and 1005 Paramount Parkway, Batavia, Ill. and 305 East North Ave., Carol Stream, Ill.

 
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