For many years, The Anchor, at 1109 E. Douglas, was where people could gather downtown for a burger and a beer.
Soon, it will be again.
Lawrence-based Johnny’s Tavern is about to take over the space that was occupied by The Anchor from 2004 until the state shut the business down for nonpayment of taxes in April. Its owners hope to have the Wichita location, which will be the chain’s 14th, open to the public on Feb. 20…