Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration Statement No. 333-57355
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 17
(to prospectus dated July 17, 1998)
3,267,564 Shares
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
Common Stock
This prospectus supplement supplements information contained in the “Selling Stockholders” section of the prospectus dated July 17, 1998 relating to the potential offer and sale from time to time of up to 3,267,564 shares of common stock of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. by the selling stockholders. This prospectus supplement is not complete without, and may not be delivered or used except in connection with, the prospectus dated July 17, 1998, including any supplements or amendments to such prospectus.
The table below reflects the transfer by Jack F. Ream, who is no longer a Selling Stockholder, to Diane. M. Ream.
| Name | Number of Shares and Units Owned Before the Offering |
Number of Shares Offered Hereby | ||
| Diane M. Ream | 1,071 | 1,071 (18) |
The date of this prospectus supplement is March 1, 2012.