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Intangible Assets (Textual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Tenant Move-Outs Prior to End of the Lease Term [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible Assets Written Off Through Accelerated Amortization | $ 0.6 | $ 0.5 | $ 0.8

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