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Woods of Arden is an abandoned Staten Island Railway station in the neighborhood of Annadale, Staten Island, New York. The station opened in 1886 with a cost of $112.55.[1] The station closed after 1894.[2][3] This station was located in between the Annadale and Eltingville stops.

Woods of Arden
Former Staten Island Railway station
General information
Location	Arden Avenue & Whaley Avenue Oakwood, Staten Island
Coordinates	40.541929°N 74.170918°W / 40.541929; -74.170918
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
History
Opened	1886
Closed	1894–1895?

Woods of Arden was a Sunday summer resort that was used for picnicking, boating and swimming. The resort also included an inn.[4] Erastus Wiman, who helped organize Staten Island Rapid Transit was directly involved with the resort, and had a station built to provide access.[5]

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