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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


X Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
----- Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004

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

For the transition period from to .
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Commission File Number 0-7798

FIRST WILKOW VENTURE, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Illinois 36-6169280
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(State of Organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)


180 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (312) 726-9622
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

YES X NO
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FIRST WILKOW VENTURE
(A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET



September 30,
2004 December 31,
(Unaudited) 2003
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ASSETS

REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS

Real Estate:
Land $ 4,030,069 $ 4,030,069
Buildings and Improvements 32,526,434 31,659,299
Fixtures and Equipment 23,511 46,999
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Total 36,580,014 35,736,367
Less-Accumulated Depreciation 14,115,094 13,709,271
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Net Real Estate 22,464,920 22,027,096
Investments in Real Estate Partnerships 4,888,796 7,241,842
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Total 27,353,716 29,268,938
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LOANS RECEIVABLE 86,963 86,963
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OTHER ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents 12,662,623 6,602,360
Certificates of Deposit - Restricted 250,000 250,000
Receivables and Prepaid Expenses 860,353 881,089
Deposits 1,185,505 1,020,331
Deferred Charges 1,088,275 1,196,706
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Total 16,046,756 9,950,486
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TOTAL ASSETS $43,487,435 $39,306,387
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

MORTGAGES PAYABLE $20,391,943 $20,516,241
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OTHER LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 155,135 345,792
Accrued Property Taxes 1,535,215 1,301,996
Deferred State Income Taxes 170,000 170,000
Security Deposits and Prepaid Rent 634,431 506,740
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Total 2,494,781 2,324,528
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MINORITY INTEREST 3,776,903 3,151,441
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PARTNERS' CAPITAL (170,916 units authorized and issued) 16,823,808 13,314,177
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL $43,487,435 $39,306,387
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Note: Balance Sheet at 12/31/03 taken from the audited financial statements at
that date.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements




FIRST WILKOW VENTURE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
(UNAUDITED)



Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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REVENUES
Rental Income $ 1,942,999 $ 1,993,880 $ 6,256,491 $ 6,124,570
Interest Income 32,736 19,006 69,093 66,285
Gain (Loss) on disposal of real estate and other revenue 42,787 331,531 149,484 341,964
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2,018,522 2,344,417 6,475,068 6,532,819
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PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS' INCOME
Share of Net Income 4,464,889 57,143 5,165,579 232,706
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EXPENSES
Operating Expenses 942,872 1,092,993 2,860,194 3,073,093
Real Estate Taxes 273,878 377,777 939,652 952,192
Depreciation and Amortization 298,096 313,132 939,048 944,121
Interest Expense 400,723 407,689 1,200,610 1,229,772
General and Administrative 11,397 11,995 91,885 82,392
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1,926,966 2,203,586 6,031,389 6,281,570
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST 4,556,445 197,974 5,609,258 483,955

MINORITY INTEREST IN
SUBSIDIARIES' NET INCOME (LOSS) (941,408) (72,405) (1,159,587) (150,422)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 3,615,037 $ 125,569 $ 4,449,671 $ 333,533
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UNITS USED TO COMPUTE PER UNIT AMOUNTS 170,916 170,916 170,916 170,916

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER UNIT $ 21.15 $ 0.73 $ 26.03 $ 1.95
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DISTRIBUTION PER UNIT $ 1.10 $ 1.10 $ 5.50 $ 3.30
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements





FIRST WILKOW VENTURE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
(UNAUDITED)



Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2004 2003
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net Income $ 4,449,671 $ 333,533

Noncash Items Included in Net Income:

Depreciation and Amortization 939,048 944,121
Net gain on disposal of land, building and improvements 0 (94,002)
Income allocated to minority interests 1,159,587 150,422
Decrease (Increase) in operating assets:
Receivables and Prepaid Expenses - net 20,736 0
Deposits (165,174) 0
(Decrease) Increase in operating liabilities:
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (190,660) 326,287
Accrued Property Taxes 233,219 0
Security Deposits and Prepaid Rent 127,691 0
Share of Partnership Investments' Net Income (5,165,579) (232,706)
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 1,408,539 1,427,655
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Partnership Investment Draws 7,843,371 603,677
Cash Proceeds from the sale of Real Estate 0 212,395
Collection of Loan Receivable 0 854,762
Investment in Partnerships (324,745) (378,601)
Investment in Land and Buildings (1,180,963) (698,572)
Increase (Decrease) in Minority Interest (534,125) (130,174)
Investment in Deferred Charges (87,478) (280,507)
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Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities 5,716,060 182,980
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Cash Distribution to Partners (940,038) (564,023)
Proceeds from Mortgage Financing 55,176 207,036
Mortgage Principal Payments (179,474) (121,731)
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Net Cash Used by Financing Activities (1,064,336) (478,718)
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 6,060,263 1,131,917

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD 6,602,360 4,562,781
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD $ 12,662,623 $ 5,694,698
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements





FIRST WILKOW VENTURE
FORM 10-Q
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2004


Overview

Reference is made to the Registrant's annual report for the year ended
December 31, 2003, for a discussion of the Registrant's business.

On January 10, 2004, the Registrant made a distribution to its partners
in the amount of $188,008, or $1.10 per unit.

On February 24, 2004, Tower Square Shopping Center, the sole asset of
M & J/Eden Prairie Limited Partnership, was sold for $13,100,000, resulting in
net cash proceeds of $4,983,000, after satisfaction of the outstanding mortgage
obligation. The transaction netted a gain on sale of $4,285,000. Through June
30, 2004, the Registrant received a distribution related to the sale of
$353,000.

On April 10, 2004 the Registrant made a distribution to its partners in
the amount of $564,022, or $3.30 per unit.

On June 11, 2004, Shops at Clarks Pond, the sole asset of Shops at
Clark's Pond LLC, was sold for $20,050,000, resulting in net cash proceeds of
$3,848,000. The transaction netted a gain on sale of $3,087,000. M & J/Retail
received a distribution related to the sale via its interest in Fulcrum, LLC.

On June 25, 2004, the Registrant exercised its option to purchase the
units of M & J/LaSalle Associates from an investor.

On July 1, 2004, the Registrant invested $215,000 to obtain a 7.28%
interest in M & J/2121 K Street, LLC, which owns a 22% interest in 2121 K
Street, LLC, which owns an 8-story office building located in Washington D.

On July 10, 2004, the Registrant made a distribution to its partners in
the amount of $188,008, or $1.10 per unit.

On August 26, 2004, Annex of Arlington, the sole asset of Arlington
LLC, was sold for $27,200,000, resulting in net cash proceeds of $8,480,900.
The transaction netted a gain on sale of $9,651,700. The Registrant received a
distribution related to the sale via its interest in Arlington LLC.






FIRST WILKOW VENTURE
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2004



1 - Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles. Under this method of accounting,
revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when incurred.

No provision for federal income taxes has been made since First Wilkow
Venture (the "Registrant") is a partnership and the partners report their
pro rata share of income or loss individually.

In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46R (FIN 46R),
"Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities," which replaces FIN 46,
"Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities," which was issued in January
2003. The objective of this interpretation is to provide guidance on how
to identify a variable interest entity ("VIE") and determine whether the
assets, liabilities, non-controlling interests, and results of operations
of a VIE need to be included in a company's consolidated financial
statements. A company that holds variable interests in an entity will need
to consolidate the entity if the company's interest in the VIE is such
that the company will absorb a majority of the VIE's expected losses
and/or receive a majority of the entity's expected residual returns, if
they occur. FIN No. 46R also requires additional disclosures by primary
beneficiaries and other significant variable interest holders. In
connection with any of the Registrant's unconsolidated real estate
investments that may qualify as a VIE, provisions of this interpretation
are effective at the BEGINNING of the Registrant's fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2005. The Registrant is currently assessing its unconsolidated
real estate investments to determine the impact of any potential
consolidation requirements in applying FIN No. 46R.

Reference is made to the Registrant's annual report for the year ended
December 31, 2003, for a description of other accounting principles and
additional details for the Registrant's financial condition, results of
operations, changes in partners' capital and statement of cash flows for
the year then ended. The details provided in the notes thereto have not
changed as a result of normal transactions in the interim.

2 - Subsequent Events

On October 10, 2004, the Registrant made a distribution to its partners in
the amount of $188,008, or $1.10 per unit, based on 170,916 units
outstanding as of September 30, 2004.




REMARKS

In the opinion of the General Partners, the financial information of this
report includes all adjustments, including estimated provisions for items
normally settled at year end, and is a fair statement of the results for the
interim ended September 30, 2004 and 2003.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

FIRST WILKOW VENTURE

By: Marc R. Wilkow
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Marc R. Wilkow, General Partner and
President of M&J Wilkow, Ltd., its
Managing Agent

DATED: November 10, 2004

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant, in the capacities indicated, on November 10, 2004.

By: Clifton J. Wilkow
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Clifton J. Wilkow, General Partner and
Executive Vice President of
M&J Wilkow, Ltd.


By: Thomas Harrigan
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Thomas Harrigan, Senior Vice President of
M&J Wilkow, Ltd.