EXHIBIT 23.1


                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the inclusion of our
report dated January 29, 1997 in this Form 8-K/A on the combined statement of
revenue and certain expenses of Main Street Properties. It should be noted that
we have not audited any financial statements of the Main Street Properties
subsequent to December 31, 1996 or performed any audit procedures subsequent to
the date of our report.



                                                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP 

Philadelphia, PA
April 29, 1997