383 Spruce St

Heritage attributes

The Crossley House is a representative example of a vernacular brick house in Oakville, influenced by Edwardian Classicism and the Arts and Crafts movement. The house was built in 1911 with elements of these styles, including: hipped roof with a rectangular brick chimney; red brick cladding in a common bond pattern; the small but decorative wooden covering for the front step with wooden brackets and wooden ceiling; wooden soffits; arched-shape window openings with two-row brick voussoirs and concrete sills; and multipaned windows.

The Town of Oakville’s description, reproduced from its heritage register.

Criterion met under Ontario Regulation 9/06

The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method.

O. Reg. 9/06 sets the criteria a property must meet to be designated under Part IV; the Town recorded which one applies.

What the status means

Designated individually under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by a Town by-law. Alterations to the heritage attributes and demolition need Town approval.

Whether a specific alteration needs a heritage permit is the Town’s call; ask its heritage planning staff before starting work. See permits and by-laws.

Sources

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence — Town of Oakville. Licence. Register checked September 24, 2026; the Town’s record is authoritative.