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As Myanmar opens up to modern world, historic buildings are at risk

The former Rowe & Co. building was constructed in 1910. The structure once housed what was Asia's biggest and oldest departmental store. It now serves as an immigration office. (ST & T Architects / LA Times)

The former Rowe & Co. building was constructed in 1910. The structure once housed what was Asia's biggest and oldest departmental store. It now serves as an immigration office. (ST & T Architects / LA Times)

The former Rowe & Co. building was constructed in 1910. The structure once housed what was Asia's biggest and oldest departmental store. It now serves as an immigration office. (ST & T Architects / LA Times)