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1940
Sule Pagoda Road (corner of Fraser Street) c. 1940
Then considered one of the nicest boulevards in Asia, with many world-class cinemas, restaurants, hotels and shops, clean, excellent for walking, with good lighting and public transportation. Yangon in a few year's time could be just as nice - if we get rid of 90% of the cars, re-widen the pavements, and build the best possible public transit (preferably underground) throughout the historic city (from Ady Road south to the river).