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World - / Aug 20, 2026 - 68-year-old Sheila Consaul bought Ohio lighthouse for $71,010 in 2011, restored it for over $300K - At 68, Sheila Consaul owns Ohio's historic Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse, which she bought for $71,010 at auction in 2011. After years of restoration and more than $300,000 in investment, she transformed the abandoned century-old landmark into an off-grid summer home featuring rainwater collection, solar power, historic interiors and stunning views of Lake Erie.1 minute ago
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