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Also, she was the author of the Catálogo de
Propiedades Incluídas en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
en Puerto Rico (1997), a description and analytical study of the 252
Heritage Site).
properties of Puerto Rico listed at that moment in the NRHP.
Karen González-Jensen
Karen González-Jensen holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture and
a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design from the University of
Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Professionally, architect González-Jensen worked during ten years
in the Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office (PRSHPO). In
addition to her duties in the evaluation of projects under Section
106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and submitting
nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), she
was appointed as Auxiliary Adviser in charge of the permanent
improvements program of the PRSHPO, responsibilities that
included being in charge of the rehabilitation of various historic
properties within the city of San Juan (among others the Hospital
de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción El Grande and the
Comandancia de la Policia of La Fortaleza) and the coordination
with Canadian firm UMA Engineering, Inc. of the Conservation Plan
and Inventory of Art and Objects at the Palacio de Santa Catalina
(better known as La Fortaleza – the oldest executive mansion still
in use in the western hemisphere, a UNESCO designated World
Her interest for the history of Puerto Rico and its architecture took
her to be accepted in the doctoral program in history of the
University of Puerto Rico, where she completed half of the credits
towards the degree. After a period working in the private sector as
a project manager for commercial construction, architect GonzálezJensen was appointed Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer at
the Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office. From that
position, besides sharing responsibilities with the State Officer to
ensure the compliance of the agency with all its legal obligations,
she collaborated with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation,
with the Secretary of the Interior and with the National Park
Service and other dedicated branches of the federal government in
their mission of preserving the historic properties of Puerto Rico.
She advised, educated, assisted, and trained PRSHPO personnel,
municipal, state, federal and international agencies and the general
public on matters of historic preservation. Also, she managed the
projects related to the implementation of compliance alternatives
for historic properties under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Her interest in history and historic research took her to initiate,
foment and participate of various projects of investigation and
publication of the agency, and to be the editor of the PRSHPO
magazine: Conversa/Conserva, where she also published several of
her articles and investigations.
Through her professional career, architect González-Jensen has
been invited to present lectures to academic and professional
institutions, state and federal agencies and the public in general on
issues related to historic preservation, the history of Puerto Rican
architecture and the urban development of San Juan. Furthermore,
given her experience and expertise, while she worked in
Government she was selected on several occasions to offer
specialized tours to dignitaries and distinguished local and
international officials, professional groups, and even the own tour
guides working at La Fortaleza -the governor’s mansion.
In 2008 she established ARK Consultants in Historic Preservation.
Under that firm, she worked several conservation projects for
clients such as the National Park Service, the Office of the
Superintendent of the State Capitol, the Puerto Rico Conservation
Trust, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, the
School of Fine Arts, the municipality of Guaynabo, the Office of
Legislative Services of the State Capitol, Caribbean Project
Management, STANTEC and other individuals and corporations.
In addition, architect González-Jensen has stood as the only
architect who has designed, built and monitored projects at Castillo
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San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristobal (both properties
designated World Heritage Sites by UNESCO) and the only
restoration project of the walls of old San Juan outside the federal
scope (at the San Justo curtain wall). For all of the above, she was
chosen by the US Army Corps of Engineers to monitor the
construction of a breakwater at Fort San Gerónimo.
Since 2013, she shares her knowledge and experience with local
audiences and visitors through Archtours –a tour guide company
established to provide specialized architectural tours based on facts
about the history and architecture of Old San Juan and its
fortifications. More recently, last August, she began to conduct an
internet radio program called Descubriendo Nuestro Patrimonio (in
Spanish, discovering our heritage) that is transmitted through the
radio station of the Ana G. Méndez University System of the
Metropolitan University. An educational and cultural program where
she shares and discusses themes related to Puerto Rico’s history
and heritage.
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Curriculum Vitae
Karen González-Jensen
Ed u c a t i o n
1997-2000
PhD Program in History (27 credits/semester hours)
Faculty of Humanities, Rio Piedras Campus, University of Puerto Rico
Governor about them; managed the projects related to addressing ADA compliance with
the protection of historic properties; represented the PRSHPO before the Advisory Council,
the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service.
September 2001 - December 2005
Partner
Isern Project Management and Development Group
San Juan, Puerto Rico
May 1994
Master Degree in Architecture
School of Architecture, Rio Piedras Campus, University of Puerto Rico
May 1990
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Design (Cum Laude)
Work Experience
August 2013 – Present
Radio Host
Program: Descubriendo Nuestro Patrimonio
SEDUE Radio—Campus Virtual
Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
June 2013 – Present
Owner
Archtours Architectural Guided Tours
August 2008 – Present
Partner
ARK Consultants in Historic Preservation
December 2005 - August 2008
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office
Office of the Governor, La Fortaleza
As Deputy SHPO, I shared responsibilities with the State Historic Preservation Officer to
ensure that the Office complied with all required standards: chief of staff, of internal
affairs, and of quality control; advised and assisted federal agencies in their compliance
responsibilities with the preservation of the Puerto Rico’s historic properties; collaborated
with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, with the Secretary of the Interior, with
the National Park Service and other dependencies in the endeavor to protect historic
properties; nominated properties to the National Register of Historic Places. In addition,
editor of Conversa/Conserva –the PRSHPO magazine; informed, educated, assisted and
trained the personnel of the Office, municipal, commonwealth, federal and international
agencies and the general public about matters related to historic preservation. Analyzed
and commented on projects submitted by the Legislature, and advised the SHPO and the
In addition to being the general manager and office administrator, in charge of developing
proposals, designer and project manager of commercial construction projects (among
others, Wal-Mart Puerto Rico, ElectroBiology, Amigo Supermarket, Farmacias Plaza, David’s
Cookies).
July 1994 - September 2001
Staff Architect/Auxiliary Advisor II in charge of Permanent Improvements
Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office
Office of the Governor, La Fortaleza
In addition to the evaluation of Section 106 projects, in charge of managing the planning,
design and bidding stages of the rehabilitation of several historic buildings in Old San Juan
(among others, the Hospital de Nuestra Señora De la Concepción el Grande and the
Comandancia de la Policia de La Fortaleza), the coordination with Canadian firm UMA
Engineering, Ltd. of the inventory of furniture and art and conservation plan for the Palacio
de Santa Catalina (also known as La Fortaleza – the oldest executive mansion still in use in
the Western Hemisphere and a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site) and the
nomination of several historic properties to the National Register of Historic Places.
January 1991 - July 1994
Designer
Planning and Development Office
Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico
August 1992 - May 1993
Teaching Assistant
Prof. María del Pilar González, PhD
History of Renaissance Architecture/History of Modern Architecture
Teaching Assistant
Prof. Arleen Pabón Charneco, PhD
History of Renaissance Architecture/History of Modern Architecture
Archive Assistant
Prof. Enrique Vivoni Farage, PhD
Archivo de Arquitectura y Construcción de la Universidad de Puerto Rico
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Continuing Education
une 1997
Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Workshop
National Park Service
Baltimore, Maryland
March 2010
Comprehensive Workshop on the New Law for the Reform and Stepping-up of the
Permitting Process: PR Law #161
Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de PR
November 2009
Application and Finishing Techniques Workshop
Jahn Restoration Mortars - Brick, Stone, Terracotta, Marble and Concrete
Cathedral Stone Products
Hanover, Maryland
January 2009
Traditional Lime Mortar Workshop
Maintenance Division
San Juan National Historic Site - National Park Service
May 2006
Preservation Maintenance: Understanding and Preserving Historic Buildings
Antonio Narváez
National Preservation Institute - Puerto Rico SHPO
September 1996
Introduction to Federal Projects and Historic Preservation Law
Advisory Council for Historic Preservation - GSA Interagency Training Center
Columbus, Ohio
June 1995
Stabilization and Maintenance of Historic Structures
Martin E. Weaver
Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies
Mount Carroll, Illinois
November1995
Lime Workshop
Institute of Puerto Rican Culture
Cayey, Puerto Rico
December 1993
Removal of Architectural Barriers/
Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Publications
February 2006
Historic Property Management
Antonio Narváez
Historic Structures Reports: a management tool for historic properties
Antonio Narváez
August 1999
Amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act
Advisory Council for Historic Preservation
September 1997
The Stabilization and Preservation of Historic Structures in Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islands
Martin E. Weaver
National Park Service - Puerto Rico SHPO
Published Papers
Apostada en el Castillo
Published in El Faro, San Juan National Historic Site, National Park Service, San Juan,
Volume 3, November 2009.
La Dama de la Mona
Published in Conversa/Conserva, Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office, San
Juan, Volume 4, Number 4, Page 30-37, 2008.
Mea culpa: la desaparición de la residencia Rodríguez Rosado
Histórico y antiguo no es lo mismo
Conservación fragmentada: solución o problema
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Pasión en blanco y negro
University of Puerto Rico
1998
Special Training Session on Identifying and Evaluating Historic Properties
Lecture presented to FEMA field inspectors after the passage of Hurricane Georges
Réquiem Eternum Casa del Francés
2001
Aplicación de las Leyes y los Estándares Federales en el Patrimonio Puertorriqueño
El San Juan no colonial: nuevas inserciones en la ciudad histórica
Published in Boletín, Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office, San Juan, Volume
3, Number 2, Page 20-21, 1995.
Lecture presented to anthropology students from the Faculty of Social Sciences,
University of Puerto Rico
2002
The Swiss Chalet Restaurant: historic and architectural documentation of the building
and determination of eligibility of adjacent structures, Arleen Pabón Charneco, PhD
JD, 2002.
(Collaboration on the archival research for this study, conducted on the Archive of
Architecture and Construction of the University of Puerto Rico and the Colección
Puertorriqueña of the Biblioteca General of the University of Puerto Rico)
2004
Origins and Urban Development of the City of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Lecture presented to visiting architecture students from the
School of Architecture, University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica
2006
Specialized Guided City Tour of San Juan, Puerto Rico
given to the Executive Committee of the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation
Published Books
Catálogo de Propiedades Incluidas en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos en
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office, San Juan, 1997.
(A descriptive and analytical study of the 252 Puerto Rican properties included at the
time in the National Register of Historic Places, Washington DC)
Unpublished Papers
Centro de Restauración y Conservación del Patrimonio Nacional de Puerto Rico
Manuscript: San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1994
(Thesis presented and defended in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the M.
Arch. degree. Research work was geared towards a history of the general site, the
history of the historic preservation movement, with special emphasize in Puerto Rico;
and the design of a compatible building to house conservation facilities and
laboratories on an empty lot at the corner of the Hospital St and Morro Rd, San Juan
Historic Zone)
La Arquitectura Patrimonial Puertorriqueña y sus Estilos,
Arleen Pabón Charneco, PhD JD, 2008.
[Collaboration on the archival research for this study, conducted on historic
documents from the 17th, 18 th and 19th century and personal interviews on the
Archivo Histórico Nacional (Madrid, Spain), Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San
Fernando (Madrid, Spain), Reial Cátedra Gaudi, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
(Barcelona, Spain) and Reial Academia Catalana de Belles Arts de Sant Jordi
(Barcelona, Spain)]
Escuadra, Nivel y Plomada: La Arquitectura Masónica en Puerto Rico
Manuscript: San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1998
(Graduate research about the history and development of Masonic architecture in
Puerto Rico during the 19th and 20th centuries)
Histórico y Antiguo No es lo Mismo: Consideraciones para Definir el Valor del
Patrimonio
Lecture presented to the members of the local professional architects association
Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico
P r o f e s s i o n a l W o r k, R e s e a r c h, L e c t u r e s a n d G u i d e d T o u r s
1994
given to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) - New York Chapter
1995
given to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) - Florida Chapter
1997
given to the President of the Autonomous Community of the Baleares Islands and
entourage
given to the Benefactors of the Tate Museum, London, United Kingdom
2008
Aplicación de los Estándares del Secretario de lo Interior para la Rehabilitación de
Propiedades Históricas
Lecture presented to history of art students from the Faculty of Humanities,
Specialized Guided Tour of the Palacio de Santa Catalina, La Fortaleza, San Juan,
Puerto Rico
given to the actual tour guides of the Palacio de Santa Catalina, La Fortaleza
Propuesta para el Depósito Nacional de Puerto Rico,
co-authored with Aida Belén Rivera, Historic Archaeologist.
A proposal for the design, development and implementation of the first
archaeological depository in the island to comply with both state and federal
standards.
Plan de Manejo de la Propiedad Histórica Escuela de Artes Plásticas: Hospital de
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Ntra. Sra. De la Concepción El Grande y Casa de Locos, San Juan, Puerto Rico,
A historic property management plan of both the Hospital de Nuestra Señora De la
Concepción el Grande and the Casa de Locos prepared for the Escuela de Artes Plásticas
de San Juan.
2009
Service for assistance in the development and implementation of the Paseo del Morro
trail, specifically the portion within the community of La Perla in Old San Juan.
De quién es este Parque?
Lecture presented as part of the activities organized by the San Juan National
Historic Site and the Amigos de los Fuertes del Viejo San Juan for the nationwide
transmition of the Ken Burn’s film, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.
Paseo del Morro Trail: Castillo San Felipe del Morro, San Juan National Historic Site,
San Juan, Puerto Rico,
Design and construction supervision of a segment of the Paseo del Morro in the
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, part of a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site.
Garita del Diablo Lookout: Castillo San Cristóbal, San Juan National Historic Site, San
Juan, Puerto Rico,
Design and construction supervision of the Garita del Diablo lookout in Castillo San
Cristóbal, part of a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site.
Recommendations for the development of the area between La Rogativa and the
Santa Elena Powderhouse,
Design of a pedestrian walk along the historic city walls, between the area of La
Rogativa and the Santa Elena Powderhouse, part of a UNESCO designated World
Heritage Site.
Excavación de Montículos: Informe de Fin de Campo en la Reserva Natural Hacienda
La Esperanza, Manatí, Puerto Rico,
co-authored with Aida Belén Rivera, Historic Archaeologist
En of field report on the excavation of artificial (and artifact rich) mounds at
Hacienda La Esperanza, a XUXth century sugar hacienda in Manatí, Puerto Rico.
Rescate de la Cortina de San Justo, San Juan, Puerto Rico,
Evaluation and upgrade of construction documents for the restoration of a segment
of the Old San Juan city walls. Technical assistance and training of the contractor on
the use of traditional lime mortars.
Un futuro razonable para los Anexos, Capitolio Estatal de Puerto Rico: evaluación de
integridad, significación y permanencia,
A historic property assessment of the Anexes of the Puerto Rico State Capitol prepared for
the Office of the Superintendent of the Capitol.
Opening the Forts to Special Communities
A proposal prepared for the non-profit organization Amigos de los Fuertes del Viejo
San Juan. It was recipient of a grant of the America’s Best Idea Program of the
National Park Foundation/Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund for activities that will use
the transmission of America’s Best Idea movie as a mean to bring underserved
communities towards their National Park.
Paseo del Morro National Recreational Trail
A proposal prepared for the non-profit organization Amigos de los Fuertes del Viejo
San Juan and included the coordination of the interagency support of the Mayor of
the City of San Juan, the Superintendent of the Puerto Rico State Capitol and the
Superintendent of the San Juan National Historic Site. It was recipient of a grant of
the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) of the National Park
2010
Estabilización de las Ruinas del Ingenio Azucarero en la Reserva Natural Hacienda La
Esperanza, Manatí, Puerto Rico,
The design and specifications for securing the historic fabric of a XIXth century sugar
industrial complex at Hacienda La Esperanza in a shoring project to stabilize the
existing ruins.
Excavación, Limpieza y Consolidación de Elemento abovedado en la Reserva Natural
Hacienda La Esperanza, Manatí, Puerto Rico,
The excavation, cleaning and in situ conservation of a XIXth century bridge at
Hacienda La Esperanza.
Rehabilitación de una Casa Sanjuanera: Documentación de Condiciones, diseño,
Especificaciones y Permisología, San Juan, Puerto Rico,
Research, conditions report, lead and asbestos abatement, permitting process,
design, and construction supervision of a residential rehabilitation project in Old San
Juan.
Investigación, Documentación y Nominación de la Hacienda Santa Clara, Yauco, Puerto
Rico,
Research, documentation, evaluation and preparation of a nomination of a historic site of a
XIXth century coffee hacienda in Yauco, Puerto Rico.
Investigación histórica y valoración del carácter y atributos de la propiedad — avenida
Ashford #1357 esquina Candina
A legal study, historic context and historic property assessment of the property located
at the #1357 of the corner of Ashford avenue and Candina street (commonly known as
Casa Candina) for Melbourne Enterprises LLC.
Evaluación final y recomendaciones: Proyecto Ciudad de las Ciencias, Penitenciaría Estatal
de Río Piedras,
A historic property assessment of the Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary (commonly known as
El Oso Blanco) for the Science, Technology and Research Trust of Puerto Rico.
Análisis Espacial y Propuesta de uso Centro de Visitantes Capitolio Estatal de Puerto
Rico,
Spatial analysis of a portion of the State Capitol and a proposal for its development
into a visitor center and specialized shop.
Manejo de Recursos Arqueológicos y Artefactuales en la Reserva Natural Hacienda La
Esperanza, Manatí, Puerto Rico,
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A general assessment of the archaeological properties of Hacienda La Esperanza and
recommendations for a site and collections management plan and policy.
2011
Rescate de las propiedades históricas, Isla de Miraflores, San Juan, Puerto Rico
As-built drawings of existing conditions, constructive materials documentation,
design, specifications and cost estimate for a stabilization plan to rescue seven
properties in the Miraflores Island, including the XVIIIth century Miraflores
Powderhouse and Guard House.
Spanish/English – Fully bilingual
Professional Affiliations and Certifications
Member - Society of Architectural Historians
Member - National Trust for Historic Preservation
Nominación Edificio del Teléfono y Telégrafo de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Authorized Installer - Jahn Masonry Preservation Products
Research, documentation, evaluation and preparation of a nomination to the National
Register of Historic Places of a XXth century Art Deco telephone and telegraph service
building in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
Copies of articles and research work authored by Ms Gonzalez -Jensen are
available upon request.
Phase I Archaeological Reconnaissance El Morro Promenade Extension from the
Castillo San Felipe del Morro Floating Battery to the San Juan Bautista Plaza, San
Juan Puerto Rico
Archival research, walkover sensitivity assessment, systematic field work, surface
and subsurface testing.
ABC Arquitectónico: Capitolio Estatal de Puerto Rico
Designer and author of a children’s book (unpublished) pertaining the architectural
elements of the Puerto Rico State Capitol, prepared for the Office of Legislative
Services of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico and the Speaker of the House,
Hon. Jenniffer González Colón.
2012
Assessment of Existing Conditions: Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project,
Fort San Jerónimo, San Juan, Puerto Rico
A historic property assessment of the XVIth century Fort San Gerónimo, including
photographic documentation of existing conditions and constructive materials,
prepared for Constructora Rodríguez Sevilla and the US Corps of Engineers.
Evaluación final y recomendaciones: Proyecto Ciudad de las Ciencias, Penitenciaría Estatal
de Río Piedras,
A historic property assessment of the Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary (commonly known as
El Oso Blanco) for the Science, Technology and Research Trust of Puerto Rico.
HABS/HAER Level II documentation of the Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary for the
Science, Technology and Research Trust of Puerto Rico.
In charge of the architectural analysis, physical description and photographic and
historic research of the property included in the National Register of Historic Places
for submission to the National Archives.
Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project, Fort San Gerónimo, San Juan,
Puerto Rico
In charge of the monitoring (from land and water) of a breakwater construction
project built by the US Corps of Engineers along this XVIth century fort.
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