SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 23, 2004 (August 20, 2004)
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CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Rhode Island
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-9380 05-0386287
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
100 Dexter Road, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(401) 435-7171
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
Capital Properties, Inc. (the "Company") announced on August 23, 2004
that the American Stock Exchange turned down the Company's request to
extend the time during which the Company may make an election to be taxed
as a real estate investment company from March 2005 to March 2011. The
Company stated in its announcement that the Board of Directors of the
Company would consider the impact of this ruling at its next regularly
scheduled board meeting in October 2004 after consulting with its majority
stockholders, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eder, its tax advisors and counsel.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROFORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release regarding American Stock Exchange ruling.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC.
By: /s/ Barbara J. Dreyer
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Barbara J. Dreyer, Treasurer
Date: August 23, 2004
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