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                                                                  Exhibit 10.372

                            ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
                         OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

     This ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this
"Assignment") is made and entered into this______________day of September, 2004
by Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, Inc., an Illinois Corporation, ("Assignor"),
and Inland Western Knoxville Harvest, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability
company, ("Assignee").

                                    RECITALS

     A.   Jaffe of Weston, Inc. ("Seller") and Assignor have previously entered
into that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of ___________, 2004, as
amended, (the "Purchase Agreement"), relating to the sale of a certain shopping
center commonly known as Harvest Towne Center located in the City of Knoxville,
Tennessee.

     B.   Assignor desires to assign its interest in and to the Purchase
Agreement to Assignee upon the terms and conditions contained herein.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the receipt of ten and 00/100 Dollars
($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration in hand paid by Assignee to
Assignor, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by
Assignor, the parties hereby agree as follows:

     1.   RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are, by this reference, incorporated
          into the body of this Assignment as if the same had been set forth in
          the body hereof in their entirety.

     2.   ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION. Assignor hereby assigns, conveys,
          transfers, and sets over to Assignee all of Assignor's right, title,
          and interest in and to the Purchase Agreement. Assignee hereby accepts
          the foregoing Assignment and assumes, and agrees to perform, all
          duties, obligations, liabilities, indemnities, covenants, and
          agreements of Assignor set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

     3.   COUNTERPARTS. This document may be executed in any number of
          counterparts, each of which may be executed by any one or more of the
          parties hereto, but all of which must constitute one instrument and
          shall be binding and effective when all parties hereto have executed
          at least one counterpart.

     4.   SUCCESSORS. This Assignment shall be binding upon and for the benefit
          of the parties hereto and their respective Successors and Assigns.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignor and Assignee have caused this Assignment to be
executed as of the day and year first written above.

ASSIGNOR:

INLAND REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS, INC.,
An Illinois Corporation

By: /s/ Lou Quilici
   --------------------------------
Name:  Lou Quilici
      -----------------------------
Title: Sr. Vice President
      -----------------------------

ASSIGNEE:

INLAND WESTERN KNOXVILLE HARVEST,
L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company

By:   Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust
      Inc., a Maryland corporation, its sole member

      By: /s/ Valerie Medina
         --------------------------
      Name:   Valerie Medina
            -----------------------
      Title: Asst. Secretary
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                                                                  Exhibit 10.373

                      FIRST AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT

     THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT is made this _________day of
August, 2004 by and between JAPPE OF WESTON, INC., a ______ ________ corporation
("Seller") and INLAND REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS, INC., an Illinois corporation
("Purchaser").

                                    RECITALS

     A.   Purchaser and Seller entered into a Purchase Agreement dated June 17,
2004 pertaining to the purchase and sale of the Harvest Towne Center Shopping
Center located in Knoxville, Tennessee (the "Purchase Agreement").

     B.   Purchaser and Seller desire to amend the Purchase Agreement.

     NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledge,
the parties hereto agree as follows:

     1.   RECITALS. The Recitals set forth herein above are incorporated as if
though fully set forth herein.

     2.   AMENDMENT. The date set forth in Paragraph 1 of the Purchase Agreement
is hereby changed from "August 11, 2004" to "August 20, 2004"

     3.   CONFLICTS. Except as herein set forth, the terms of the Purchase
Agreement shall remain unchanged. In the event of a conflict between the terms
hereof and [ILLEGIBLE] terms of the Purchase Agreement, the terms hereof shall
control.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this First Amendment
to Purchase Agreement as of the date first written above.

                                          SELLER:

                                          JAFFE OF WESTON, INC., a FLORIDA
                                          corporation

                                          By:   /s/ Gary S. Kaminsky
                                               ---------------------------------
                                          Name:  GARY S. KAMINSKY
                                               ---------------------------------
                                          Its:  Exec Director
                                               ---------------------------------

                                          PURCHASER:

                                          INLAND REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS, INC.,
                                          An Illinois corporation

                                          By:   /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
                                               ---------------------------------
                                          Name:
                                               ---------------------------------
                                          Its:  SR. V. P.
                                               ---------------------------------

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                                          June 17, 2004

Jaffe of Weston, Inc. (Seller)
Attn: David Lasman
555 S. W. 12th Ave., Suite 101
Pompano Beach, Florida 33069
(954) 933-9105

       RE:   HARVEST TOWNE CENTER
             KNOXVILLE, TN.

Dear Mr. Lasman:

     This letter represents this corporation's offer to purchase the Harvest
Towne Center Shopping Center with 32,965 net rentable square feet, situated on
approximately 4 acres of land, located on Broadway Street at Norris Highway,
Knoxville, TN.

     The above properties shall include all the land and buildings and common
facilities, as well as all personalty within the buildings and common areas,
supplies, landscaping equipment, and any other items presently used on the site
and belonging to owner, and all intangible rights relating to the properties.

     This corporation or its nominee will consummate this transaction on the
following basis:

     1.   The total purchase price shall be $9,100,000.00 all cash, plus or
          minus prorations, WITH NO MORTGAGE CONTINGENCIES, to be paid at
          CLOSING, ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 11, 2004.

          Purchaser shall allocate the land, building and depreciable
          improvements prior to closing.

     2.   There are no real estate brokerage commissions involved in this
          transaction.

     3.   Seller represents and warrants (TO THE BEST OF THE SELLER'S
          KNOWLEDGE), that the above referenced property is leased to the
          tenants described on Exhibit A on triple net leases covering the
          building and all of the land, parking areas, reciprocal easements and
          REA/OEA agreements (if any), for the entire terms and option periods.
          Any concessions given to any tenants that extend beyond the closing
          day shall be settled at closing by Seller giving a full cash credit to
          Purchaser for any and all of those concessions.

     4.   Seller warrants and represents (TO THE BEST OF THE SELLER'S
          KNOWLEDGE), that the property is free of violations, and the interior
          and exterior structures are in a good state of repair, free of leaks,
          structural problems, and mold, and the property is in full compliance
          with Federal, State, City and County ordinances, environmental laws
          and concerns, and no one has a lease that exceeds the lease term
          stated in said leases, nor does anyone have an option or right of
          first refusal to purchase or extend (EXCEPT SUCH EXTENSIONS PROVIDED
          IN THE

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          LEASES), nor is there any contemplated condemnation of any part of the
          property, nor are there any current or contemplated assessments.

     5.   Seller warrants and represents (TO THE BEST OF THE SELLER'S
          KNOWLEDGE), that during the term of the leases the tenants and
          guarantors are responsible for and pay all operating expenses relating
          to the property on a prorata basis, including but not limited to, real
          estate taxes, REA/OEA agreements, utilities, insurance, all common
          area maintenance, parking lot and the building, etc.

          Prior to closing, Seller shall not enter into or extend any agreements
          without Purchaser's approval and any contract presently in existence
          not accepted by Purchaser shall be terminated by Seller. Any work
          presently in progress on the property shall be completed by Seller
          prior to closing or, at Purchaser's option, Seller may credit
          Purchaser in cash with an amount required to finish said work.

     6.   Ten (10) days prior to closing Seller shall furnish Purchaser with
          estoppel letters acceptable to Purchaser from all tenants, guarantors,
          and parties to reciprocal and/or operating easement agreements, if
          applicable.

     7.   Seller is responsible for payment of any LEASING BROKERAGE FEES or
          commissions which are due any leasing brokers for the existing leases
          stated above or for the renewal of same.

     8.   This offer is subject to Seller supplying to Purchaser prior to
          closing a certificate of insurance from the tenants and guarantors in
          the form and coverage acceptable to Purchaser for the closing.

     9.   Purchaser shall have received a Phase 1 (and Phase II, if required)
          Environmental Audit satisfactory to Purchaser in all respect and
          indicating that there is no asbestos, PCBs, or hazardous substance in
          the buildings and on the property. In the event Purchaser does not
          elect to terminate this Agreement, Seller shall reimburse Purchaser at
          Closing for the cost of such audits.

     10.  The above sale of the real estate shall be consummated by conveyance
          of a full warranty deed from Seller to Purchaser's designee, with the
          Seller and Purchaser splitting 50/50 the cost of any city, state, or
          county transfer taxes for the closing, and Seller agrees to cooperate
          with Purchaser's lender, if any, and the money lender's escrow.

     11.  The closing shall occur through Chicago Title & Trust Company, in
          Chicago, Illinois with Nancy Castro as Escrowee, on or before August
          11, 2004, at which time title to the above property shall be
          marketable; i.e., free and clear of all liens, encroachments and
          encumbrances, and an ALTA form B owner's title policy with complete
          extended coverage and required endorsements, waiving off all
          construction, including 3.1 zoning including parking and loading
          docks, and insuring all improvements as legally conforming uses and
          not as non-conforming or conditional uses, shall be issued, with all
          warranties and representations being true now and at closing and
          surviving the closing, and each party shall be paid in cash their
          respective credits, including, but not limited to, security deposits,
          rent and expenses, with a proration of real estate taxes based (at
          Purchaser's option) on the greater of 110% of the most recent bill or
          latest assessment, or the estimated assessments

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          for 2003 and 2004 using the Assessor's formula for these sales
          transactions, with a later reproration of taxes when the actual bills
          are received. Seller and Purchaser shall split 50/50 the cost of the
          owner's policy (including all endorsements thereto) which shall be
          prepared under the direction of Larry Furlong of Orlando, Florida, as
          agent for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and Seller and
          Purchaser shall split 50/50 the cost of any transfer taxes and escrow
          fees. At closing, no credit will be given to Sellers for any past due,
          unpaid or delinquent rents.

     12.  This offer is subject to Purchaser receiving, prior to closing, an
          appraisal of the property prepared by an MAI or other qualified
          appraiser, acceptable to Purchaser or Purchaser's lender, if any. If
          this Agreement is not terminated by Purchaser, Seller shall reimburse
          Purchaser at Closing for the cost of such appraisal.

     13.  Neither Seller (Landlord) or any tenant and guarantor shall be in
          default on any lease or agreement at closing, nor is there any
          threatened or pending litigation.

     14.  Seller warrants and represents that he has paid all unemployment taxes
          to date.

     15.  Prior to closing, Seller shall furnish to Purchaser copies of all
          guarantees and warranties which Seller received from any and all
          contractors and sub-contractors pertaining to the property. This offer
          is subject to Purchaser's satisfaction that all guarantees and
          warranties survive the closing and are assignable and transferable to
          any titleholder now and in the future.

     16.  This offer is subject to the property being 100% occupied at the time
          of closing, with all tenants occupying their space, open for business,
          and paying full rent, including CAM, tax and insurance current, as
          shown on Exhibit A attached.

     17.  Fifteen (15} days prior to closing, Seller must provide the title as
          stated above and a current Urban ALTA/ACSM spotted survey in
          accordance with the minimum standard detail requirements for ALTA/ACSM
          Land Title surveys jointly established and adopted by ALTA and ACSM in
          1999 and includes all Table A optional survey responsibilities and
          acceptable to Purchaser and the title company.

     18.  Seller agrees that prior to closing it shall put all vacant spaces
          into rentable condition and ready for a new tenant to occupy
          immediately in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, etc.,
          including all requirements for a certificate of occupancy for said
          space.

     19.  Seller agrees to immediately make available and disclose all
          information that Purchaser needs to evaluate the above property,
          including all inducements, abatements, concessions or cash payments
          given to tenants, and for CAM, copies of the bills. Seller agrees to
          cooperate fully with Purchaser and Purchaser's representatives to
          facilitate Purchaser's evaluations and reports, including at least a
          one-year audit of the books and records of the property.

     20.  It is understood that this offer is contingent upon Seller, at
          Seller's expense, either (a) having Northside Properties renewing
          their lease for at least one year, with rents at least equal to the
          amount they are presently paying, all of which must be acceptable to
          Purchaser, or (b) entering into, at Closing, a master lease with
          respect thereto for a period of one year with rents (including CAM and
          taxes) at least equal to the amount they are presently paying.

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     This offer is, of course, predicated upon the Purchaser's review and
written approval of the existing eases, new leases, lease modifications (if
any), all tenant correspondence, REA/OEA agreements, tenants' and guarantors'
financial statements, sales figures, representations of income and expenses made
by Seller, site inspection, environmental, appraisal, etc., and all of Seller's
operating statements on said property is required that are certified by an
authorized officer, member or partner of Seller as true, complete and correct.
Seller agrees to fully cooperate with Purchaser's auditors in their preparation
of any audit required by purchaser, which audit may be completed post-closing.

     If this offer is acceptable, please sign the original of this letter and
initial each page, keeping copies for your files and returning the original to
me by June 24, 2004.

                                          Sincerely,

ACCEPTED: JAFFE OF WESTON, INC.           INLAND REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS, INC.
                                          or nominee
By:            [ILLEGIBLE]
     ---------------------------------    /s/ Steven D. Sanders
Date:            6-28-04
     ---------------------------------    Steven D. Sanders
                                          Sr. Vice President

                                          G. Joseph Cosenza
                                          Vice Chairman

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                                    EXHIBIT A

                              HARVEST TOWNE CENTER
                              KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE

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