However , he was unable to complete construction , and sold the partially finished building to the Kalevan Retaret , a Finnish society .
Local businessman Jacob Baer began the construction of this commercial block in 1907 or 1908 .
Jacob Baer was unable to complete construction , and sold the partially finished building to the Kalevan Retaret , a Finnish society .
Local businessman Jacob Baer began the construction of this commercial block in 1907 or 1908 .