<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
EXHIBIT 27 - RESTATED FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE

The restated data schedule contains summary financial 
information extracted from Boise Cascade Corporation's 
Balance Sheet at June 30, 1996, and from its 
Statement of Income for the six months ended 
June 30, 1996.  The information presented is 
qualified in its entirety by reference to such 
financial statements. 

</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1996
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