The church was conceived by noted financier Jay Cooke (1821–1905), along with John W. Thomas, J.F.

Architect Horace Trumbauer (1868–1938) made some refinements to the church during the 1897 to 1924 period.

[4] The main sanctuary of the church features 13 stained glass windows from Tiffany studios.

[8] St. Paul's Episcopal Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

[9] The church's sister organization, The Friends of St. Paul's Elkins Park, hosts a popular concert series featuring music from several genres including classical, jazz, and gospel.