From the Federal perspective (the National Register of Historic Places is part of the National Park Service), a property owner can do whatever they want with their property as long as there are no Federal monies attached to the property.
I think you probably mean the metaphor of piercing eyes, it means someone who has a really intense look in their eyes. Sometimes it could be that the colour of their eyes is quite different, like a really icy blue colour. piercing eyes are eyes that can see straight through a person. SUPP is right.
Having stars in your eyes means that you are highly enchanted by the glamorous life of others as that like of movie stars. It also means that you are excited or have high expectations for your future. She had stars in her eyes when she came to know that she was selected for the play. Related Questions.