A distinctive feature of this object supposedly developed during John (*)  
This object and its "spider" support were brought to San Francisco for the opening of the first Transcontinental Telephone Line. In 1996, a Yum! Brands fast food chain ran April Fool's Day newspaper advertisements in which they claimed to have purchased and renamed this object. This object was hidden away in modern-day Allentown in 1777. A distinctive feature of this object supposedly developed during John (*)  Marshall's funeral and became more prominent during an 1846 celebration of Washington's birthday. The copper and silver contents of this object were increased after its original version was found to be defective in 1752. It is currently on display in a namesake center near Independence Hall in Philadelphia. For 10 points, name this cracked symbol of American freedom.
This object and its "spider" support were brought to San Francisco for the opening of the first Transcontinental Telephone Line.
Liberty Bell  [prompt on  bell ; accept  Independence Bell  until "Independence" is read; accept the Taco Liberty Bell ]