1890
September 7, 1891
Karl Fazer opens the French-Russian café in Kluuvikatu 3, Helsinki.
1894
Karl Fazer marries Berta Blomqvist.
Manufacturing of chocolate and confections begins at Kluuvikatu, Helsinki.
1897
Industrial-scale manufacturing of sweets starts at Tehtaankatu 38, Helsinki
1898
New factory opened at Tehtaankatu 29, Helsinki.
Concurrently
Finland is an autonomous Grand Duchy of Russia. The first period of oppression is started by the Manifest of February. Albert Edelfelt is at the top of his creative period. The population of Finland is 2.4 million. 20 % of the population can both read and write.