Route 66 Photographer David Schwartz Gets USPS Stamp Set

The United States Postal Service has released eight stamps featuring photographs by David Schwartz, a photographer who has traveled Route 66 over 40 times. These stamps celebrate the highway's centennial, which was established on November 11, 1926. Each stamp highlights one of the states along the route: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, showcasing images of motels, roadside diners, and gas stations. Greg Breeding, the USPS art director, commended Schwartz's "editorial" and "photojournalistic" approach. Schwartz's fascination with the road began after he heard Depeche Mode's rendition of "Route 66," leading to his first journey in 2004. He usually explores smaller segments rather than the entire 2,400-mile stretch from Chicago to Los Angeles, hoping to encourage others to discover the highway.