 In July 1874, Hoover was one of the first directors of the Los Angeles County Bank, which opened in facilities just vacated by the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles.He served on the Los Angeles Common Council in 1859–60, 1860–61 and 1864-65.As a land developer,

The first residential subdivision within the boundaries of University Park was recorded in May 1875 by Vincent A. Hoover