The October issue of Salisbury the Magazine has reached subscribers, and it features stories and pictures on a couple of sites on this year’s OctoberTour, including the Hambley-Wallace mansion and the Dr. F.B. Spencer House.

Both residences are on South Fulton Street. OctoberTour will be held Oct. 14-15, and it offers exclusive tours through 11 private homes dating from 1820 to 1929.

Other features in the October issue include stories on the history of Antosek luggage, once made in Salisbury; the popular Stag & Doe restaurant in China Grove; the passion Granite Quarry’s Jim Costantino has for the New York Yankees and their memorabilia; the tender care and support services offered by Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care; and Piedmont Players’ Eastern Costume Co., the place you can find something to dress for the part.

As always, the issue includes a Rowan Original — Craig Kolkebeck, artistic director for Lee Street theatre; Bookish, in which Deirdre Parker Smith offers reading recommendations; Scene photographs from various events in Rowan County; Through the Lens, an interesting photograph from Photography Director Jon C. Lakey; an events calendar for October; and a “Salisbury’s the Place” contribution this month from Mary James.

Salisbury the Magazine is distributed across Rowan County. Copies also are available at the circulation desk of the Salisbury Post.

Salisbury the Magazine publishes nine times a year. Its holiday issue will reach subscribers about Oct. 18.

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