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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
REGISTRANT'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENT INCLUDED IN SUCH REPORT
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<NAME> AMFAC/JMB HAWAII, INC.
       
                             
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