Note: please see a series of links at the bottom with background and history on this topic, in particular a Jan 11, 2026 story by Graham Segger.
Temperanceville was the name for Fonthill from 1842 to 1856, before the name Fonthill was officially adopted—apparently inspired by Fonthill Abbey in England.
In 1993, the Rotary Club of Fonthill took a leadership role in establishing the Christmas Temperanceville miniature village display. That December, the display was first set up behind Town Hall, marking the beginning of a cherished community tradition.
The Rotary Club invited approximately 35 community representatives and builders to construct miniature buildings to pay homage to Temperanceville’s history. The first five buildings were created and donated by Luchetta Builders (Silvano and Walter Luchetta), Skyland Homes (Rick Toth), Pelham Printing (David Park), Fonthill Baptist Church (Al Topolinsky), along with a nativity scene constructed by Paul Ryan.
