This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Boulderite Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.queens/4220.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There was certainly a sawmill in the Blissville area of Long Island City. The book, Long Island City, in the Postcard History Series has a picture on p. 61 of a huge raft of logs being shipped into Astoria Village - Tisdale Lumber and Astoria Mahogany are the two LIC companies mentioned. Steinway was in the vicinity, and also processed lumber. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.