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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Reconciliation of accumulated depreciation per Schedule III to Consolidated Balance Sheets |  |
Total accumulated depreciation per Schedule III | $ 2,150,713 |
Accumulated depreciation on other investments | 7,194 |
Total per consolidated balance sheet | $ 2,157,907 | $ 1,595,678

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