Sounds like in the 19th century, somewhere at the western frontier... "When railroad arrives here, I will check out what's in town"
Chris, I was once at the Festival of Lights in Lyon. Now that's incredible!
http://www.google.com/search?q=lyon+light+festival&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=10E&rlz=1R1GGGL_hu___HU354&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=fOTQTc7DOs6c-wb36sV0&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CAsQ_AUoAQ&biw=1176&bih=603