The name of the Tappan Zee Bridge was derived from Indian & Dutch origins. In pre-colonial days, the Tappan Indian tribe inhabited the area. And when the Dutch inhabited New York in the 1600's, the Hudson River was called a "zee," or wide expanse of water. So.. combine two... we call this bridge now the "Tappan Zee Bridge." 1
Tappan Zee Bridge
The name of the Tappan Zee Bridge was derived from Indian & Dutch origins.
In pre-colonial days, the Tappan Indian tribe inhabited the area.
And when the Dutch inhabited New York in the 1600's, the Hudson River was called a "zee," or wide expanse of water.
So.. combine two... we call this bridge now the "Tappan Zee Bridge."