Wauwatosa’s Oldest Farmhouse For Sale | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Step into Wauwatosa’s past with this stunning 1857 farmhouse, once the heart of the Gilbert family’s pioneering legacy. Built near Sendik’s and Lion’s Tail, this duplex with original fieldstone foundations offers a rare glimpse into Milwaukee’s early days—where Richard Gilbert, a log-cabin pioneer, helped shape the neighborhood while serving as a church deacon and community leader. His sons, including Elias (who registered for the Civil War draft), carried the family story forward, even as the farm gave way to suburbia. Now updated inside, this historic gem asks $449K—where history meets…