F.M. Light and Sons Employee Directory
RetailColorado, United States2-10 Employees
F.M. Light & Sons is a heritage clothing retailer in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, known for interiors that evoke the old west and feature original fixtures dating back a century. Founded in 1905, it is the area's oldest retail store and remains in the hands of the Light family, now managed by fifth-generation owners Lindsay and Chris Dillenbeck. The business traces its roots to Frank Light, who arrived in Steamboat Springs from Hicksville, Ohio, in 1905, establishing a multigenerational lineage that endures today. The shop continues to draw customers seeking western apparel and a tangible sense of local history, including longtime patrons who maintain a sentimental connection to the store and its heritage. Its stated approach is to evolve with the times while preserving the store's distinctive identity, a balance that underpins its ongoing operation as a small, family-run business in Steamboat Springs.