Income Statement Parenthetical (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	$ 46,631	$ 95,384	$ 12,426
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	$ 46,631	$ 95,384	$ 12,426

Amount of gain (loss), after tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component.

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