Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration Statement No. 333-57355 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 8 (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 following transactions: o The transfer by Manor Properties, which is no longer a selling stockholder, of 143,408 units to Manor, LLC. Number of Shares and Units Owned Number of Shares Name Before the Offering Offered Hereby - ---- -------------------------------- ---------------- Manor, LLC 143,408 143,408 The date of this prospectus supplement is December 16, 2002.