A fabled landmark in Bowmanstown could be set for inclusion on a prestigious list of historical significance.

Borough council on a 4-0 vote last week agreed to pursue listing Bowmanstown Borough Hall on the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation.

Councilwoman Kara Scott expressed her desire to see the borough pursue the grants with the hope it will lead to the distinction.

“I don’t think there’s any reason we shouldn’t apply for the grants,” Scott said.

Councilman Rob Moyer agreed it was worth pursuing the matter.

The status of borough hall came up at a special workshop last week.

At that time, council on a 3-1 vote agreed to have the Bowmanstown Fire Department move forward with its grant writing - with the borough included - reapply for grants in its attempt to build a new fire station.

Resident Kerry Solt told council at that time he would hate to see the current borough hall building be turned into apartments, as it’s a landmark.

Scott said at that time she was concerned about the playgrounds and basketball courts, which she said are used heavily, adding that to her, “this building is almost iconic.”

Mayor Zach Snyder said at that time that while he understood those concerns, he was looking more long-term.

Scott said at that time that while she wants to see the fire department get the grant money for a new fire station, she worries what may become of the borough hall building.

However, Snyder suggested at that time that even if the borough would no longer use the building as borough hall, that doesn’t mean the borough has to sell it.

Moyer noted at that time many aspects the borough hall building is lacking because it’s an older building.