page_title: The Ridge, Newcastle
section_title: Description
hierarchical_section_title: The Ridge, Newcastle / Description
caption_attribution_description: English: This is a picture of the heritage listed house known as the Ridge or Hillcrest Hospital, in Merewether, New South Wales, Australia. A notable local building due to its association with the Merewether family and its use as a hospital by the Salvation Army. It was taken on the 11/5/2020 around midday.
context_page_description: The Ridge is a heritage-listed residence and former hospital at 21 Hillcrest Road, Merewether, New South Wales, Australia. It was also known as Hillcrest Hospital. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
context_section_description: The Ridge is one of the most historically significant buildings in Merewether for its associations with the Merewether family from 1861, and its subsequent use as a hospital by the Salvation Army. It has landmark qualities perched on the edge of the Merewether ridge, with its steeply pitched gable roof. At the beginning of the 21st century the house forms a visually prominent built form within an area now well known for its large modern mansions. It also has interiors of historical interest.
  It was reported to be in excellent condition as at 16 November 2006.
caption: Photo of the Ridge (Hillcrest Hospital) taken on the 11th of May, 2020.
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