The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled eight stamps commemorating the centennial of Route 66, inspired by photographer David J. Schwartz's 42 trips along the road. The stamps are marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, with vintage diners, gas stations and motels featured. Schwartz believes Route 66 represents a significant piece of a newly mobile 20th century America from its debut in 1926 to its decommissioning in 1985. The USPS plate contains 16 stamps, two representing each of each of these host states and a ninth photo representing an empty Arizona highway.