PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It was a disappointing discovery in Old City as a vandal damaged the base of a historic bell.

That bell was created by the same foundry that produced the Liberty Bell. It stands just outside Christ Church at North American and Filbert in Old City.

"Christ Church was founded in 1695, right at the beginnings of Philadelphia," said Christ Church Preservation Trust Executive Director Zack Biro.

The church was a place of worship for some of America's Founding Fathers.

"George Washington, John Adams being the first presidents, they worshipped at Christ Church as well," said Biro.

"This is very cool as far as the history goes," said Gennelle Dedek, a tourist from Los Angeles.

In addition to attracting tourists, the church also recently attracted a vandal.

"Someone t

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