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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
                                OCTOBER 3, 2000

                          BEACON CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.
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               (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

         MARYLAND                     000-24905                  04-3403281
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(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission file number)        (IRS employer
    of incorporation)                                        identification no.)

           ONE FEDERAL STREET, 26TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110
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               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 457-0400
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                           FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Certain matters discussed in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including
Exhibit 19.1 attached hereto, may contain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words
"believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate" and other
expressions, which are predictions of or indicate future events and trends
and which do not relate to historical matters, identify forward-looking
statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those set forth
in the forward-looking statements, particularly with respect to the
consummation of transactions on acceptable terms, receipt of revenues
generated by properties, successful completion of development projects,
results of operations and cash flows and the performance of securities held
for investment. Certain factors that might cause such differences include the
following: real estate investment considerations, such as the effect of
economic and other conditions in the market on cash flows and values; the
need and ability to renew leases or relet space upon the expiration of
current leases; supply and demand for office properties in our market areas;
fluctuations in occupancy rates in office properties; changes in proposed
business strategies or development plans including the sale, construction,
improvement or acquisition of properties; inability to achieve projected
profitability levels; variations in quarterly operating results; fluctuations
in the value of securities held for investment based upon the performance of
the underlying business and those risks and uncertainties contained under the
heading "Risk Factors" in our Registration Statement on Form S-3 as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 1999, as
subsequently amended.

ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS

      Beacon Capital Partners, Inc. (the "Company") issued a Mid-Year Report
to its stockholders on or about October 3, 2000 enclosing its financial
results as of and for the period ended June 30, 2000 and providing an update
as to current developments at the Company. A copy of the Company's report is
attached hereto.

ITEM 7 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS

      (c) Exhibits

      Exhibit 19.1 - Report Furnished to Security Holders


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                                   SIGNATURES

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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                                      BEACON CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.
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Date: October 4, 2000                 By: /s/ Randy J. Parker
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                                          Randy J. Parker
                                          Senior Vice President and
                                           Chief Financial Officer
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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

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Exhibit No.         Description
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Exhibit 19.1 -      Report Furnished to Security Holders
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