What is the setting of The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket?

The fictional town where this story takes place has several districts. All of the different types of businesses are categorized and placed in the same location. The banking district is an example, a district or area where all the banks are located. The banks mentioned include Trustworthy Bank, Faithful Savings and Loan, Subservient Financial Services and Mulctuary Money Management. In the center of the district is the Fountain of Victorious Finance.