Leases - Maturity of Lease Liability - Lessee (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2021	$ 4,046
2022	4,282
2023	3,826
2024	3,477
2025	3,250
2026 and thereafter	64,739
Total lease payments	83,620
Less: Interest	35,555
Present value of lease liabilities	48,065
Finance Leases
2021	174
2022	174
2023	174
2024	174
2025	174
2026 and thereafter	1,354
Total lease payments	2,224
Less: Interest	636
Present value of lease liabilities	1,588
Total
2021	4,220
2022	4,456
2023	4,000
2024	3,651
2025	3,424
2026 and thereafter	66,093
Total lease payments	85,844
Less: Interest	36,191
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 49,653

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