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August 4, 1998



Dear Shareholder:

As you know, Banyan Strategic Realty Trust's annual meeting of shareholders
was convened on July 23, 1998.  We are pleased to report that eight
proposals presented to the shareholders for approval, including a proposal
to remove a requirement that the Trust be terminated in March, 2001, were
approved.  Proposal Number Five, however, has not yet received sufficient
votes to pass.  This proposal seeks approval to authorize the issuance of
preferred shares.  Since we believe that the adoption of this proposal will
increase our financing options, the meeting was adjourned to August 4,
1998, and today was adjourned to August 12, 1998, to permit additional time
to solicit approval of that proposal.

We need your help in achieving our objectives.  Please mark the box "FOR"
Proposal Number Five on the enclosed proxy card.  Since the vote has been
finalized on the other proposals, no vote is necessary on those matters. 
Your prompt response regarding Proposal Number Five will be greatly
appreciated.

Sincerely,

BANYAN STRATEGIC REALTY TRUST



Leonard G. Levine
President