150 Years Ago, Emperor Norton Called for a Bridge Now Known as the Bay Bridge

[@eug504ene]

Do you know what I’m all for black history not being erased but I cannot deny emperor Norton foresight! I’m with it.

[@Theegoaat]

I am now going to officially anoint my self an emperor!

[@harleyquinn5774]

I remember learning about this eccentric Emperor chap in Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman series.

[@kali3665]

I think it should be named the Emperor Norton Bridge. It is long overdue.

[@Trentberkeley86]

I miss those emperor Norton sourdough chips.

[@fanman12]

Connecting Oakland to SF has been devastating. So many rape and murders

[@victor77777771]

2:30 Willie Brown (aka Kamelho pimp)

[@vinnieagogo]

Dont forget his little Whiteboy on the down low... ole Gavin

[@vinnieagogo]

I did some psychadelics with a bunch of Clampers (ECV) and met Emperor norton at some weird Marina in Oakland!

[@Theguyguyguy]

Sure ya did