The Suyematsu Barn has been an historically rich structure to Bainbridge residents since long before beloved farmer Akio Suyematsu passed away in 2012.

Located on the oldest and most continuously farmed land on Bainbridge Island, the Suyematsu Barn may soon be added to the state’s Historical Barns Registry.

The Bainbridge Island City Council will consider submitting the barn to the state register at this week’s meeting.

While the Heritage Barn Register is strictly honorary, if the Suyematsu Barn is accepted, it will be eligible for state grant funding should future restoration projects be necessary.

The listing offers no protection from demolition nor does it restrict the property owner (the city of Bainbridge Island) from making modifications to the structure.

Eligible barns must be over 50 years old and keep a significant degree of historic and architectural integrity.

The effort to place the Suyematsu Barn on the state register is supported by the Friends of the Farms, a nonprofit organization that works to preserve and enhance local farming.

The city council will discuss the Suyematsu Barn during its regular study session at 7 p.m. Tuesday in city hall.