BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Bank Premises and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 280,760	$ 286,399
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(153,240)	(149,200)
Bank premises and equipment, net	127,520	137,199
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	33,324	34,211
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	134,428	136,728
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	99,116	102,776
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	12,014	12,012
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 1,878	$ 672

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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