The Doric columns of this imposing structure, each made from one great pine tree, were moved from the original site when this house was taken down and reconstructed in Upper Canada Village. It was originally built by John Pliny Crysler, a timber merchant. He was the son of the John Crysler upon whose farm the Battle of Crysler's Farm, had been fought (part of the War of 1812).

Crysler Hall was built as a residence. The sweeping circular drive, cast iron fence and formal garden all add to the dignity of this fine example of Greek revival architecture. It is not typical of most houses of the period, and would have been considered pompous by most residents. At the back, next to a sunken garden containing many plants from house sites now under the waters of the Seaway, stand some McIntosh apple trees, a reminder that the famous apple was developed in Eastern Ontario only a few miles from Upper Canada Village.

Today the Hall is used as an orientation centre for visitors.