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.