Many years later, after Emperor Norton's death, a bridge was built extending from San Francisco to the city of Oakland.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

Emperor Norton said this was necessary because Governor Wise had ordered the death by hanging of John Brown.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

He sent an announcement to the newspapers of San Francisco saying he was Emperor Norton the First of the United States and the Protector of Mexico.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

It was placed almost in the exact spot that Emperor Norton had decreed.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

Art experts say the Emperor Augustus was making a victory sign.

VOA: special.2010.02.03