Building’s rich history part of baseball’s future

SPRINGFIELD – The Memorial Building is getting a new look while retaining its rich history in downtown Springfield.

Springfield Drifters co-owner Ike Olsson purchased the building at 765 A Street in November and has spent the past few months turning it into a baseball academy run by the West Coast League club that is spending its fifth summer on field at Hamlin Sports Complex.

The building will retain its name and historical significance. A plaque…