A Photo Tour of Shiawassee County Michigan
![[Curwood Castle...click to view full size]](curcas.jpg)
This is Curwood Castle, Owosso's unique historical landmark
and former studio of adventure writer James Oliver Curwood.
The Castle is located in Curwood Castle Park overlooking the Shiawassee River
and is open to the public 1-5 p.m. daily except Monday.
The Curwood Festival is held each summer in
honor of the Curwood heritage.
For information on renting Curwood Castle for a wedding or other event visit the Owosso City Website
The Castle is near the Shiawassee Arts Center, home of the Shiawassee Arts Council which
sponsors and encourages participation and appreciation of the arts in the Shiawassee County
area. The council plans, develops and presents arts and cultural activities
that educate, entertain or enhance the quality of life in the community.
![[Shiawassee River in downtown Owosso]](river.jpg)
Shiawassee River in Downtown Owosso. The sidewalk in the foreground is a part
of the Bicycle River Walk that extends from Green Meadows Park, north of Owosso, all
the way to McCurdy Park in Corunna. In the distance you can probably make out
the bridge carrying M-21 (Main Street) over the river.
![[Curwood Castle...click to view full size]](curcas-big.jpg)
The Castle is near the Shiawassee Arts Center, home of the Shiawassee Arts Council which
sponsors and encourages participation and appreciation of the arts in the Shiawassee County
area. The council plans, develops and presents arts and cultural activities
that educate, entertain or enhance the quality of life in the community.