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Schedule III - Schedule of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Schedule III - Schedule of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract] |  |  |
Gross amount of accumulated depreciation at beginning | $ (3,925,893) | $ (3,644,238) | $ (3,383,370)
Depreciation | (300,458) | (285,918) | (273,655)
Other | (14,339) | (3,382) | (91)
Total additions | (314,797) | (289,300) | (273,746)
Amount of accumulated depreciation for assets sold or disposed | 8,070 | 7,505 | 3,638
Other | 251 | 140 | 9,240
Total deductions | 8,321 | 7,645 | 12,878
Balance at end | $ (4,232,369) | $ (3,925,893) | $ (3,644,238)

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