Fabrikskommun
Fabrikskommun, meaning "factory community" in Swedish, refers to a historical form of social and economic organization centered around a factory. These communities often emerged in areas with abundant natural resources or access to transportation, allowing for the establishment of large-scale industrial production. The factory was typically the dominant employer, and the lives of its inhabitants were closely intertwined with its operations.
In a typical fabrikskommun, housing, shops, schools, and sometimes even healthcare facilities were provided by the
Fabrikskommuner were common during the industrial revolution and in the early to mid-20th century across many