Queens: 27th Avenue - 9th Street 27th Ave., south side, opposite 9th Street, showing the James Tisdale mansion. It was erected in 1826 by Samuel Blackwell and was known as 134 Franklin Street. It came into the possession of James Tisdale, who came from Massachusetts in 1837, through his marriage to the daughter of the owner. His son Robert was the owner in 1896. 1922\. Eugene L. Ambruster Collection.

James Tisdale Mansion James Tisdale Mansion. Built by Samuel Blackwell 1826. hand written on back of print: James Tisdale Mansion white Franklin Street opp Wardell Street Astoria The house was built by Samuel Blackwell in 1826 + became known as 134 Franklin St In 1837 James Tisdale came to Astoria He was born 1813 at Taunton Mass he married Margaret A Blackwell, daughter of Samuel Blackwell He died in 1880 the son of James Tisdale, Robert B Tisdale married Emily, daughter of Stephen A Halsey. He occupied the house in 1896. Another source says C Wardell was Res 1840 J Tisdale House 1873 Long Island City 1922