Two new historical markers will soon be added to the Arlington landscape after city council members approved a resolution designating the Old Mayor"s House, 814 East Abram Street, and Vaught House, 718 West Abram Street, as places in Arlington with significant historical value.

At the direction of City Council, the Landmark Preservation Commission is charged with protecting Arlington"s historic structures.

"Both the Vaught House and the Old Mayors House give residents and visitors a glimpse of what life in Arlington was like over a century ago," said Historic Preservation Officer Sarah Stubblefield. "In the re-emerging downtown area, these two landmarks will encourage new development to blend in with and even highlight the historical importance of the 'original Arlington.'"

The beauty and intrigue of historic Arlington sites and landmarks reminds visitors of the city"s past amid a thriving urban setting.

"The local marker program allows the City to acknowledge and preserve the physical history of Arlington in a noticeable and meaningful way," Stubblefield said.

The program is open to any historically significant site, building or area in the city. To get more information, or apply for a local land mark please visit www.arlington-tx.gov/pds/lpc/local-marker-program.