Leases - Maturity of Lease Liability - Lessee (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2022	$ 5,546
2023	5,159
2024	4,815
2025	4,636
2026	4,150
2027 and thereafter	65,909
Total lease payments	90,215
Less: Interest	35,205
Present value of lease liabilities	55,010
Finance Leases
2022	180
2023	182
2024	184
2025	186
2026	159
2027 and thereafter	1,503
Total lease payments	2,394
Less: Interest	696
Present value of lease liabilities	1,698
Total
2022	5,726
2023	5,341
2024	4,999
2025	4,822
2026	4,309
2027 and thereafter	67,412
Total lease payments	92,609
Less: Interest	35,901
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 56,708

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