America’s Emperor, San Francisco’s Treasure: Who Was Emperor Norton?

<p>Almost 140 years after his death, the beloved eccentric is still celebrated and revered in San Francisco. So who was he?</p><p><br></p><p>Reported by Ryan Levi. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Ryan Levi, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Erika Kelly and Julia McEvoy. Holly Kernan is Vice President for News. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.</p><p><br></p><p>Ask us a question at BayCurious.org.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.</p>