A Self-guided Tour
of
Windows and Special Features

St. Paul's Church was founded in 1827 on Market St. which was renamed St. Paul Street in honor of that impressive building. It was the second oldest Episcopal Church in town after St. Luke's which was founded in 1817. Rochester was the second city in New York State to have two Episcopal churches, the first being New York City.

In 1897 the present building was built when the congregation decided to move out from the bustling city. The architects were Heins and LaFarge of New York City and the contractor was Thomas Finucane. The church is built in the English Gothic style of mainly sandstone and brick with a slate roof. Some items from the building downtown were incorporated in the new structure.

The many beautiful windows and carvings in wood, marble and stone are given to the Glory of God and as memorials or honorariums, and were made possible by the generosity of many parishioners over the past 175 years.

May you find comfort and inspiration as you tour this lovely church.

Acknowledgment: The descriptive information has been provided by St. Paul's archivist and historian Gwen Cheney.

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