Washington Mews is on land that in the 18th century was part of a large farm owned by Capt. Robert Richard Randall; upon Randall's death, he bequeathed the land to what became known as Sailors' Snug Harbor.
The location of Washington Mews was originally part of a large farm owned by Captain Robert Richard Randall in the 18th century; after his death, the land was transferred to Sailors' Snug Harbor.