HISTORICAL MOMENT First taxi (Jitney service) with Albert Campbell behind the wheel, circa 1920. Many more great historical photos are on display at the Chemainus Valley Museum, 9799 Waterwheel Cres. It’s currently open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo submitted)

HISTORICAL MOMENT First taxi (Jitney service) with Albert Campbell behind the wheel, circa 1920. Many more great historical photos are on display at the Chemainus Valley Museum, 9799 Waterwheel Cres. It’s currently open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo submitted)

Historical moment

First taxi service around Chemainus circa 1920

HISTORICAL MOMENT

First taxi (Jitney service) with Albert Campbell behind the wheel, circa 1920. Many more great historical photos are on display at the Chemainus Valley Museum, 9799 Waterwheel Cres. It’s currently open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo submitted)

Don Bodger

The Courier

First taxi service around Chemainus circa 1920

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