It covers an area of 53 hectares (0.20 sq mi), bordered by five streets: Bergsgatan, Amiralsgatan, Nobelvägen and Spårvägsgatan/Södra Förstadsgatan.

[7] In 1796, Frans Suell and his wife, Anna Cajsa af Trolle, established a summer residence in the area, which still stands opposite Folkets Park’s oldest entrance.

Between 1806 and 1807, they created Möllevångsparken, a public English-style park with winding paths, edible chestnuts, and scenic features such as waterfalls.

These structures were primarily one-room apartments in red brick, though some, like the large white Art Nouveau house designed by architect Harald Berglin, stood out architecturally.

The first purpose-built People’s House (Folkets Hus) was constructed on Skolgatan in 1893, serving as a meeting place for workers.

Nearby, the cooperative association Solidar and the headquarters of the newspaper Arbetet further anchored the area as a center for progressive politics and activism.

Demonstrations and rallies, including suffrage and hunger marches, were frequently held at Möllevångstorget, establishing it as a significant arena for political expression.

[7][8] The square’s importance to the labor movement was commemorated in 1931 by Axel Ebbe’s statue Arbetets ära (Honor of Work).

[8] During the mid-20th century, many families moved to modern suburbs offering amenities that Möllevången's aging housing stock could not provide, such as central heating and indoor plumbing.

[1] Möllevången is serviced by regular city busses operated by Skånetrafiken, connecting the neighbourhood with the rest of Malmö.