The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, February 18, 1995            TAG: 9502180412
SECTION: BUSINESS                 PAGE: D2   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Daily Digest 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   17 lines

ROBINSON & WETMORE BUYS READ COMMERCIAL

Robinson & Wetmore Inc. announced its acquisition of Hampton-based Read Commercial Properties Inc. on Friday. Together, the combined 75-person firm will manage and lease more than 5 million square feet of commercial property. It will have offices in Norfolk, Hampton and Richmond. (Staff) by CNB