MALVERN, Pa., April 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Property Trust (NYSE: LPT ) has leased two large blocks of industrial space totaling 1,316,891 square feet in Chicago and Arizona. The two leases consist of 723,291 square feet commencing May 1 at 1070 Windham Parkway in Romeoville IL, and 593,600 square feet commencing September 15 at Liberty Logistics Center I, 563 S. 63 rd Avenue, Phoenix AZ.
Both leases represent the entirety of leasable space in the buildings. Both facilities are currently vacant.
About Liberty Property Trust
Liberty Property Trust (NYSE: LPT ) is a leader in commercial real estate, serving customers in the United States and United Kingdom through the development, acquisition, ownership and management of superior office and industrial properties. Liberty's 106 million square foot portfolio includes more than 750 properties which provide office, distribution and light manufacturing facilities to 1,900 tenants.
Forward-Looking Statements
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CONTACT: Inquiries: Jeanne Leonard, Liberty Property Trust, 610.648.1704
