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<ARTICLE> 5
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF GB PROPERTY FUNDING CORP. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<CIK> 0000912906
<NAME> GB PROPERTY FUNDING CORP.
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<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1996             DEC-31-1995
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