The new industrial era reached Mollet in the late 19th century. The Moretó brothers’ flour mill, which remains in operation, and the French-Spanish Modern Tannery are prime examples. The early 20th century saw the construction of textile factories such as Can Fàbregas and Can Mulà. As a result, the population of Mollet tripled between 1900 and 1940. Yet despite this, agriculture remained, by and large, the main source of income for families.

In the period following the Francoist dictatorship, Mollet became a hub for political and trade union efforts aimed at protecting freedoms and social rights. The return of democratic councils gave fresh impetus to all areas of life: urban planning, education, culture, neighbourhoods, sports...