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Emperor Norton’s Final Stroll

A history walking tour led by SF’s crazy icon, Emperor Norton
By - posted 1/6/2015 No Comment

On January 8, 2015, join Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico for the second annual Emperor’s Final Stroll, where they reenact the events of January 8, 1880, the night of his unfortunate demise.

Emperor Norton’s Final Stroll Walking Tour
Thursday, January 8, 2015 – 7:50 pm to 8:30 pm
Empire Park | 624 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA
Free, but please RSVP on Facebook or call or call (415) 644-8513.

At 7:50 pm, gather at Empire Park, 624 Commercial St. (between Kearny and Montgomery), the site of the Eureka Lodgings, where he resided from 1863-1880. From there, you’ll proceed up Commercial, down Kearny, and up California Streets until you reach the corner of Dupont (now Grant) Ave., retracing his final steps. Please bring candles and flowers.

For more information, please email emperornortontour@gmail.com.