Of all of the ‘revival’ styles created in the 19th century, the colonial revival is probably the most ubiquitous. Seen in virtually every town in the country it is what most people think of as the most American style of architecture. It can range from the common builders colonials found in most developments to more grand versions found in the northeast. However, the greatest flourishing of the style can be found in the post-bellum South where the large plantations allowed the style to spread out over the landscape. Characterized by formal symmetrical facades with a center hall entryway, these houses are mostly clad in white clapboard with shuttered windows.