John G. DeMajo

Who is John G. DeMajo?

Musician and teacher, professional engineer and architectural historian. Founder and chairman of the Museum Of Yesterday a non-profit museum of 20th Century American History that is based in Virginia. Most recently, DeMajo is noted for his work in the photo documentation of historic churches of New Orleans, Louisiana, Richmond, Virginia and other locations through the Organ Historical Society. and www.neworleanschurches.com. Born in 1946, DeMajo is recognized as a philanthropist particularly in the areas of musical arts and historic pipe organ preservation. His efforts have directly resulted in the rescue of numerous pipe organs which would otherwise have been lost through demolition or neglect.

DeMajo's photographic work has documented many architectural and historical attractions across the United States, including motion picture palaces, churches, architectural monuments, railroads, and New Orleans culture and landmarks. His work has been published in The American Organist, The Theatre Organ Journal, and Inside Northside magazines, the OHS Organ Database and the New Orleans Times Picayune website nola.com.