485: Dutch Influence in NYC Apr 5, 2016
The Dutch have had quite an influence over New York City in the 17th century. The borough, Bronx, was named for the (European) owner of the land, Jonas Bronck-a Dutch man who owned the land in the 1600's. When he gave up the land, the spelling changed.
Manhattan is based off of the Dutch Mannahatta, which itself is based off of the Algonquin word for the land. 'Manhattan' is the first Native American place-name known to be recorded by Europeans.
Staten Island, which is an interpretation of the Dutch named "Staaten Eylandt" which literally means "States Island", in honor of the Dutch parliament known as the Staten-Generaal.
Manhattan is based off of the Dutch Mannahatta, which itself is based off of the Algonquin word for the land. 'Manhattan' is the first Native American place-name known to be recorded by Europeans.
Staten Island, which is an interpretation of the Dutch named "Staaten Eylandt" which literally means "States Island", in honor of the Dutch parliament known as the Staten-Generaal.