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Verne Q. Powell Flutes is incorporated and opens for business on Huntington Avenue in downtown Boston.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The first and only entire 14K White Gold flute is made, #900. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1961<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Powell Flutes is sold to two managers, Robert J. Viola and James Phelan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Steven Wasser becomes sole owner and President of Powell Flutes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The first Aurumite flute is made, a combination of gold and silver layers into one tube. The first flute of its kind to bridge the gap between the two traditional flute materials. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The 2100 Flute is launched. In celebration of the upcoming Millennium, an art deco key cup design is created. The 3100 Aurumite 9K flute is launched two years later. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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75th Anniversary is celebrated with the new Conservatory Flute, replacing the 2100 and 3100 series, and the first Sonar\u00e9 Flutes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Signature Flute is launched as well as the first 19.5K Rose Gold Flute. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2005<\/a><\/h2>\n

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The Venti headjoint style is created. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2007<\/a><\/h2>\n

Powell patents a revolutionary new technology for drawing tone holes from Sterling Silver, Aurumite and Gold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The first Ruby Aurumite flute is made. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Inc. was purchased by Buffet Crampon, joining nine other brands of wind instruments to complete the largest group of wind instrument manufacturers in the world. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2017 marks the 90th Anniversary of this characteristically American flute company. Started in 1927 by Verne Q. Powell himself, the past 90 years have been marked by innovation, modernization, and a dedication to artistry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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