Colonial Street, located within the Universal Studios Lot in Universal City, California, is a historic backlot street set that has been used for over six decades of film and television production.

Colonial Street Overview:

Delta House (BLDG #1): Serving as the backdrop for productions like "The Desperate Hours" (1955), "Lucas Tanner" (1974-75), "Delta House" (1979), and "The 'Burbs" (1989), this building has been a constant since 1950. In the "Desperate Housewives" world, it was home to Ida Greenberg, Karen McCluskey, and later, Mitzi Kinsky at 4347 Wisteria Lane.

Allison Home (BLDG #2): Present since 1946, this home has appeared in films and shows, including "So Goes My Love" (1946), "Harvey" (1950), "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" (1966), and "Mockingbird Lane" (2012). On "Desperate Housewives," Gabrielle and Carlos Solis reside at 4349 Wisteria Lane.

Munster Home (BLDG #3): Since 1946, this location has been featured in "So Goes My Love" (1946), "The Munsters" (1964-1966), and "The 'Burbs" (1989). On "Desperate Housewives" housed the Mullin family, Betty Applewhite, Alma Hodge, and the Hunter/McDermott family at 4351 Wisteria Lane.

Johnson Home (BLDG #4): A fixture since 1955, it's been part of "All That Heaven Allows," "Marcus Welby, M.D.," "The Hardy Boys," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and more. On "Desperate Housewives," it was Susan Mayer and Paul Young's address at 4353 Wisteria Lane.

Dana Home (BLDG #5): Since 1941, this building has been used in "Nice Girl?" (1941), "Bedtime for Bonzo" (1951), and "The 'Burbs" (1989). It became the Scavo family's home on "Desperate Housewives" at 4355 Wisteria Lane.

McCluskey Home (BLDG #6): From 2007, it has been seen in "The Little Rascals Save the Day" and "About a Boy." Karen McCluskey called it home on "Desperate Housewives" at 4358 Wisteria Lane.

Walter's House (BLDG #7): Featured in "The 'Burbs" (1989) and "About a Boy," it has been around since approximately 1987. It housed multiple families on "Desperate Housewives" at 4356 Wisteria Lane.

The Klopek House (BLDG #8): It has existed since around 1999 and has been featured in "The 'Burbs" and "Providence. " It was the Van de Kamp/Hodge family home on "Desperate Housewives" at 4354 Wisteria Lane, and it has undergone modifications since "The 'Burbs."

Leave It To Beaver House (BLDG #9): Since 1996, it has appeared in "Leave it to Beaver" and "Why Him?." The Young, Shepherd, and Bolen families lived here on "Desperate Housewives" at 4352 Wisteria Lane.

Cromwell Home (BLDG #10): Featured in "One Desire," "Dragnet," "Adam-12," and "The Car," it was the home of Martha Huber, Felicia Tilman, Alex Cominis, and Andrew Van de Kamp on "Desperate Housewives" at 4350 Wisteria Lane.

Drew House (BLDG #11): Since 1977, it has been part of "The Nancy Drew Mysteries" and "The 'Burbs." Rose Kemper resided here on "Desperate Housewives" at 4346 Wisteria Lane.

Corner House (BLDG #12): Since 1936, it's been featured in "Three Smart Girls," "The Chase," and "Matlock." Mona Clarke used it on "Desperate Housewives" to secure the street at 4346 Wisteria Lane.

Seven Gables House (BLDG #13): This set, part of the Universal Studios since 1940 and featured in "The House of the Seven Gables," had unknown occupants on "Desperate Housewives" at 4344 Wisteria Lane.

Colonial Mansion (BLDG #1): This exquisite set piece, active from 1927 to 2005, graced productions such as "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (1927), "Written on the Wind" (1956), and "Casper" (1995). It was not visible in "Desperate Housewives" until the second season when it was removed to make way for the show’s development. Subsequently, the site was converted into a park, a vacant lot that has been part of the show since its second season in 2005.

Church (BLDG #2): From 1964 to 2005, this church endpiece of Colonial Street contributed its facade to "The Munsters" (1964), "Murder, She Wrote" (1984), and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1999). It disappeared by the show's second season to accommodate expansion plans, paving the way for Edie Britt’s home construction, which has been featured from 2005 onwards at 4362 Wisteria Lane, housing Edie Britt and later Renee Perry.

School and Store Facades (BLDGS #3, 4, 5, 6): These facades were part of the lot until their removal before the second season of "Desperate Housewives" due to the expansion, leaving their specific histories and contributions to film and TV unknown.

Bubble House (Location unspecified): Emerging in the storyline of "Desperate Housewives" during its second season, this house has added to the narrative depth of Wisteria Lane, with its first notable appearance involving an unnamed woman and later Mr. Scully up until 2015.

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