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Issued and Outstanding Preferred Shares and Preference Units - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
8.29% Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred; liquidation value $50 per share; 745,600 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 (3) (4) | $ 37,280 | $ 50,000 |
Premium on redemption of Preferred Shares | $ (3,486) | $ 0 | $ 0
Series K Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Preferred Stock Preference Units Issued | 745,600 | 1,000,000 |
Preferred Stock Preference Units Outstanding | 745,600 | 1,000,000 |
Preferred Stock Preference Units Redemption Price Per Share Unit | $ 50.00 | $ 50.00 |
Preferred Stock Preference Units Dividend Rate Percentage | 8.29% | 8.29% | 8.29%
Preferred Stocks Preference Units Redemption Date | Dec. 10, 2026 |  |
Annual Dividend Per Preferred Share Preference Unit | $ 4.145 |  |
8.29% Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred; liquidation value $50 per share; 745,600 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 (3) (4) | $ 37,280 | $ 50,000 |
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired | 58,000 |  |
Redemption of Preferred Shares | $ 2,900 |  |
Treasury Stock Retired, Cash Consideration | 3,600 |  |
Premium on redemption of Preferred Shares | $ 700 |  |
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] | Series K Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired | 196,400 |  |
Redemption of Preferred Shares | $ 9,820 |  |
Treasury Stock Retired, Cash Consideration | 12,700 |  |
Premium on redemption of Preferred Shares | 2,800 |  |
ERPOP [Member] |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
8.29% Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 745,600 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 1,000,000 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 (3) (4) | 37,280 | 50,000 |
Premium on redemption of Preferred Shares | $ 3,486 | $ 0 | $ 0
ERPOP [Member] | Series K Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Preferred Stock Preference Units Issued | 745,600 | 1,000,000 |
Preferred Stock Preference Units Outstanding | 745,600 | 1,000,000 |
Preferred Stock Preference Units Redemption Price Per Share Unit | $ 50.00 | $ 50.00 |
Preferred Stock Preference Units Dividend Rate Percentage | 8.29% | 8.29% |
Preferred Stocks Preference Units Redemption Date | Dec. 10, 2026 |  |
Annual Dividend Per Preferred Share Preference Unit | $ 4.145 |  |
8.29% Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 745,600 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 1,000,000 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 (3) (4) | $ 37,280 | $ 50,000 |
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired | 58,000 |  |
Redemption of Preferred Shares | $ 2,900 |  |
Treasury Stock Retired, Cash Consideration | 3,600 |  |
Premium on redemption of Preferred Shares | $ 700 |  |
ERPOP [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] | Series K Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired | 196,400 |  |
Redemption of Preferred Shares | $ 9,820 |  |
Treasury Stock Retired, Cash Consideration | 12,700 |  |
Premium on redemption of Preferred Shares | $ 2,800 |  |

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