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Schedule III Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation - Changes in Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Reconciliation of real estate accumulated depreciation |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation, Beginning Balance | $ 1,631,888 | $ 1,516,694 | $ 1,399,531
Depreciation expense | 153,893 | 137,209 | 123,686
Properties held for sale | 0 | (14,547) | 0
Dispositions and other | (9,557) | (7,468) | (6,523)
Accumulated Depreciation, Ending Balance | $ 1,776,224 | $ 1,631,888 | $ 1,516,694

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