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Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 2 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Nov. 30, 2004 USD ($) Property | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) lease | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2002 USD ($) Property
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Lease term (in years) |  |  | 15 years |  |  |
Proceeds from disposition of business, net of cash acquired |  |  | $ 942 | $ 1,141 | $ 35,899 |
Related Party |  |  |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of operating leases | lease |  |  | 5 |  |  |
Properties sold | Property |  | 11 |  |  |  | 10
Borrowings collateralized by the land and buildings |  | $ 6,800 |  |  |  | $ 5,000
Lease term (in years) |  | 15 years |  |  |  |
Aggregate annual rental | $ 300 | $ 200 |  |  |  |
Minimum | Related Party |  |  |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Lease term (in years) | 5 years |  |  |  |  |
Maximum | Related Party |  |  |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Lease term (in years) | 8 years |  |  |  |  |

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