After a bankruptcy he relocated to Jacksonville, working for the railroad before resuming some of his earlier business operations, including another lumberyard.
[2] Most of these were small houses built in predominantly African American neighborhoods of the city, though he was also responsible for a number of larger homes in the Craftsman and Colonial Revival styles, including his own, called "Blodgett Villa," formerly on West 8th Street in Jacksonville.
[1] Many of Blodgett's buildings were destroyed as part of urban renewal efforts in Jacksonville's African American communities.
However, some, chiefly residences, do survive:[3] In addition to his business success, Blodgett was a community leader.
Blodgett also supported the local chapter of the Negro Business League, as well as Edward Waters College and his church.